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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Sudafed/Congestion/O2 Questions http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1298523110 Message started by lori_p on Feb 23rd, 2011 at 11:51pm |
Title: Sudafed/Congestion/O2 Questions Post by lori_p on Feb 23rd, 2011 at 11:51pm
Hi there,
So glad this site is here, although I have to say, it makes me sad each time I have to return... So, I've had CHs on and off for the past 17 years (I'm 38), and I'm always hopeful when a cycle ends that perhaps it will be my last... sigh. I actually went 3.5 years before this new cycle started a few weeks ago. It seemed to be triggered this time by an ear infection/head cold... I keep hoping that once the congestion leaves, this cycle will calm down. But only time will tell. But the congestion leads me to a few questions - I'm hoping someone may weigh in... Is there any reason I should avoid taking Sudafed? My nasal passages are so clogged I worry that my O2 treatments aren't working as well. Also, there was no 12 hour at the pharmacy, just the 24 hour. Not sure that matters. Is it possible the oxygen is causing my congestion? I don't feel bad otherwise, no cold aches or fever. But what started as an ear ache a few weeks ago, seems to have moved to my chest & nose. It may just be a yucky virus. It just that seems to be worse in the mornings after I've been woken 3-6 times with headaches (mostly aborted with 02), and I wonder if the oxygen is causing/worsening the congestion. Other than that, I'm taking Zomig when the 02 doesn't work, or when I'm just tired of waking up 6 times and I know it will knock me out. Any new meds/treatments that have cropped up in the past few years that I should also check out? Many thanks! Lori |
Title: Re: Sudafed/Congestion/O2 Questions Post by wimsey1 on Feb 24th, 2011 at 8:28am
Antihistamines can actually help in the early stages of CHs. And I don't think the O2 is the cause of your congestion. Congestion makes it hard to breathe in the O2 through your nose, and the attack is often accompanied by a runny nose. Some of us use 4Way Nasal spray, or something similar. It, too, seems to be of some value in helping to abort a hit. As to new stuff, you should check the links here and pay special attention to the stuff you haven't yet tried: melatonin, kudzu, ph diets, high levels of O2 and verpamil and lithium...that kind of stuff. Not all is new but stuff like the energy drinks (Red Bull, Monster, etc) is promising. Good luck and God bless. lance
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