What determines what makes us either eposodic or chronic? I mean I started back in 2000 and have only had two cycles lasting about 3-5 weeks each time usually night hits about two hours after I would go to bed, but I have not been visited by the beast in over 5 years. Dont get me wrong I am not complaining AT ALL. I am just curious as to what the determining factors are.

I mean how do we know that there aren't alot of other people out there who are like me with only a couple of cycles so far and long remissions and chalk it up to something completely different or never have it again. (crossing fingers still) 

I totally understand that there is no "cure" and if they decide to leave me I will be completely jacked.

I guess what I am really trying to say is that I have been free for over 5 years with no rhyme or reason and I cant help but think that there must be something that has changed in my life to keep the beast away. If only I could determine what that is.

I usually visit this place daily and have seen the pain that alot of youm, if not all of you, go through and wonder why I am different and wish I had an answer that would help all of you.

I know that I am rambling on and probably not making a whole lot of sense but it really confuses me.

I also must say that even though I have lucked out for a period of time there is little doubt that it will again return to me and I will be oh so prepared because of all of you and I thank you.


Thanks for listening.

Gina

As far as the definitions, chronic is a year without a break of more then a month. (Did I get the break length right?) I've gone as long as 2 years without a cycle, boy do I enjoy the layoffs. For many on the board they've just STOPPED. No rhyme or reason, we all pester them with what changed hoping we can duplicate it!

Enjoy your pain free time, here's hoping he's lost your address and never visits you again!

Guiseppi

Danged if I know.

I've always been an episodic.  Over time, the cycles seem to have become less frequent, if no less intense.  Maybe someday I'll get past these things altogether.

If I could bottle and send whatever's causing them to fade away to all of you, I'd do it.

Best,

George

I've read a couple of times there seems to be a correlation between the age of onset.
The later in life CH reveal itself, the more chances of becoming chronic.
As far as I know, it is not been proven, just some statistics that show this.

Wish I had some links to provide, but maybe someone more knowledgeable (like Bob Johnson) does.

Who knows Gina.  Strange illness all the way around.  Happy you're PF. Nothing better.

For the past ten years I was visited every other year.  This year it starts up in March on schedule.  Stops after about six weeks then it visits again during an evacuation.

It goes away end of August and returns middle of October while on vacation.  Still fighting it now.

I know what I'm going to do though.  I'm staying home.

Chronically episodic,
Steve G