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Lefty

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Dirty Shadows...!
Apr 7^th, 2009 at 2:42pm

I'm now on my 8th week of my cycle and I haven't taken a huge hit in over two weeks (Thank God).. The problem is I have been experiencing very minor shadows since week six and they are now becoming increasingly more painful. As I type the pain is prominent along my left temple and has started to move along my neck and shoulder. Over the last 18 years my cycles were normally very regular by week 6 or 7 when I stopped taking big hits my cycle would end.

I really thought my cycle was coming to an end... I am still using 02 and red bull etc. to stop these shadows but they only last a very short period of time and then the pain returns. On the positive side I don't feel like I will take another big hit but these heavy shadows are starting to impact on my lifestyle because I have them nearly 24hrs a day.

Has anyone else experienced this where they have stopped taking big hits but continued to have bad headaches for weeks. I'm hoping my cycle stops soon but right now i don't feel so optimistic.. and is it possible that i could experience another couple of hits is the beast just taking a breather...!

Lefty..!

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Lottie

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Re: Dirty Shadows...!
Reply #1 - Apr 7^th, 2009 at 5:15pm

I sometimes have longlasting shadows, but they never lasted for days. The left side of my face hurts, and my left eye feels like someone put his fist in it. Unfortunately it doesn't keep the big hits from coming.

I don't know if it means your cycle isn't ending yet, but I sure hope it is. I'm sorry I can't really help you with this, but I just wanted to say that if your cycle isn't ending yet, it probably will soon.

I hope you feel better real soon!

Lottie

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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Dirty Shadows...! Reply #2 - Apr 7^th, 2009 at 5:19pm I don't get shadows off cycle, possible the beast isn't quite done with you yet. Hopefully it's his last hurrah before he leaves you alone for a while. Hang in there, shadows can really suck the life outta you. Joe
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Re: Dirty Shadows...!
Reply #3 - Apr 7^th, 2009 at 5:48pm

Hi Lefty!

Last year, with the help of Verapamil, my entire cycle was nothing but shadows. I felt as if I could get hit at any time but never did. Just strong shadows. I'm hoping this years goes as well! So far so good but our weather has been going back and forth so I don't know yet. Once it stays warm, I'll know.

I am one who gets random hits even out of cycle. I also shadow frequently throughout the year.

I hope you are PF soon!

Jeannie

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Lefty CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 759 Gender:	Re: Dirty Shadows...! Reply #4 - Apr 7^th, 2009 at 6:24pm shadows can really suck the life outta you. Joe [/quote] Never a truer word spoken Joe...!
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Dirty Shadows...! Reply #5 - Apr 7^th, 2009 at 10:19pm Once I'm ramped up on Verapamil it's nothing but shadows for me too. They can be a real pain in the a$$. When they get pesky I hit em with O2. Sure they come back but I hit em again. Sure, they're persistent, but so am I -Dennis-
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Gaz Jones CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 19 Sibiu, Romania Gender:	Re: Dirty Shadows...! Reply #6 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 2:59am A prolonged shadow usually means that my cluster is coming to an end, I have one really big hit then I have a shadow for one or two days and it feels like I could be dancing at any time but it never materializes and then thats it for a while. Hope this is the same for you, Lefty
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