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Deborah C

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Feb 19^th, 2009 at 1:56pm

Hello.

I have 24/7 shadows. Maybe 1-2 days without or not too bad. Mine are with unbelievable pressure in my eye and ear. I know that pot is used to relieve pressure in glaucoma patients, etc.

I feel this is a taboo subject to put out there, maybe Im paranoid- the MAN is everywhere!! Has anyone tried pot to alieviate shadows, even full blown attacks??? With pot?

I am a former smoker myself, quit years ago. I see a lot of you guys R from Cali. where med. pot use is legal. Has this ever been prescribed to anyone out there ? Useful?? If so, Im on the 1st plane out there.

Deb

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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: Marijuana Reply #1 - Feb 19^th, 2009 at 2:11pm Most everything that I have read on here from those that tried it, is that it did not work.
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Marijuana Reply #2 - Feb 19^th, 2009 at 2:13pm For the latest incarnation of the eternal pot thread, see: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or I'm not sure we need another one just yet. Best, George
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Re: Marijuana
Reply #3 - Feb 19^th, 2009 at 2:21pm

Jimi wrote on Feb 19^th, 2009 at 2:11pm:

Most everything that I have read on here from those that tried it, is that it did not work.

I'll see your statement, Jimi, and raise you one. For many, it's actually a trigger that spawns new attacks.

There are other alternatives though if you chose to go that route that have helped many true clusterheads. Have you been diagnosed?

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- they are wonderful people and have helped many sufferers over the years.

Oxygen is also a widely used abortive and my hubby has had success with that and Zomig nasal spray. Each clusterhead has to find their own magic answer - nothing works for everyone...otherwise we wouldn't be here!

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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: Marijuana Reply #5 - Feb 19^th, 2009 at 7:00pm I quit smoking pot about 11 years ago. Before that time, I was a full blown pot head. It actually was a trigger for my CH. Sorry, if that was not the answer you were seeking. Ray
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Re: Marijuana
Reply #6 - Feb 19^th, 2009 at 7:03pm

Unfortunately the "pressure" you feel in your eye is just a result of the trigeminal nerves path, and not at all related to the glaucoma type eye pressure that marijuana is useful for. Most who have tried marijuana for CH have found it was a trigger for major attacks and wasn't useful.

I'm another one who sings the praises of 02! If you haven't tried that route, it's almost miraculous how fast it can abort an attack and chase away those damned shadows!

Good luck.

Joe

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Re: Marijuana
Reply #8 - Feb 19^th, 2009 at 8:46pm

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For the latest incarnation of the eternal pot thread, see:

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LMAO George.

This subject comes up...what? several times a year.? The responses and the conclusions are almost always the same. Stay away from it, at least while in cycle. it is a trigger for so many, it is not worth it.

George, that link should be covered in bronze and at least stickied so we don't have to do this so many times, don't you think.? LOL

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Skyhawk5 CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1320 Ypsilanti, Mi. USA Gender:	Re: Marijuana Reply #9 - Feb 20^th, 2009 at 12:04am Marijuana causes vasodialation. The pain of CH is triggered by vasodialation so you have to take that into consideration first. Chances it will help are not good. Don
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Re: Marijuana
Reply #10 - Feb 20^th, 2009 at 1:12am

every once and a while i some extremely bad migraines and smoking pot does help with that. as far as ch goes it is a sure fire trigger. i've never tried it for shadows. if your not in a heavy cycle or you at the end of one i would try it. if it works let us know.

btw: as long as your a cluster headache sufferer and your questions are legitimate nothing is taboo.

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UnderTheRadar CH.com Old Timer Offline Literally Posts: 383 Texas Gender:	Re: Marijuana Reply #11 - Feb 25^th, 2009 at 10:08pm I think we should have a "joke" weed thread where everyone can say stupid stuff and be jackasses for laughs. Either that or maybe a fake "troll" to pick on- and every week we can all take turns being the troll and be obnoxious on the board! (and whoever guesses who the "troll" is get to be the troll the next week!)
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Pixie-elf CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I've tried the rest, and busting is the best! Posts: 517 Beaumont,Tx Gender:	Re: Marijuana Reply #12 - Feb 25^th, 2009 at 11:09pm Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or It's a vasodilator. There's a reason that clusterheads use imitrex, oxygen, and other vasoconstrictors... Vasodilator=more pain.
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Deborah C Ex Member	Re: Marijuana Reply #13 - Feb 26^th, 2009 at 11:10am THanks- I got the message. Deb
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