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Reply #26 - Apr 25^th, 2009 at 11:29pm

Brew wrote on Apr 25^th, 2009 at 11:58am:

When something "works, even slightly," we call that a treatment. Not a cure. Please be careful with that word.

Not all of us.

Here, let me define that for you...

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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #27 - Apr 26^th, 2009 at 7:19am This is what the Hijama treatment, described above, was like for me.. The entire process was done twice..
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And you point would be....what? That semantics exists?

Not interested in splitting hairs about the definition of the word "cure" as it applies to CH. If this is all you've got, you haven't been paying attention around here.

Am having a nice weekend and hope you're doing the same.

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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #29 - Apr 26^th, 2009 at 4:09pm Guys.. If it works, I promise to either say: Permanent/ temporary cure/ treatment.. Let's move forward.. If anyone here has tried anything remotely similar, pls. share it..
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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #30 - Apr 26^th, 2009 at 4:16pm Brew wrote on Apr 25^th, 2009 at 4:33pm: Here, let me Google that for you: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or Thanks for the Googling.. I'll contact him..
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Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago.
Reply #31 - Apr 26^th, 2009 at 4:40pm

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Brew wrote on Apr 25^th, 2009 at 11:58am:

When something "works, even slightly," we call that a treatment. Not a cure. Please be careful with that word.

Not all of us.

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Good to see you have expanded your intellect by using another dictionary besides Wikipedia

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Reply #32 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 12:03am

Brew wrote on Apr 26^th, 2009 at 9:02am:

And you point would be....what? That semantics exists?

Not interested in splitting hairs about the definition of the word "cure" as it applies to CH. If this is all you've got, you haven't been paying attention around here.

Am having a nice weekend and hope you're doing the same.

Oh, you meant when it comes to CH... What you said was kind of vague. In that case, the word cure has varying meanings, and some people will disagree with your statement as it applies to CH or not. Plain and simple. I just thought I would point that out because you started splitting hairs and warning people how to use a word.

Take care.

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #33 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 7:38am Get a hobby, dude.
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #34 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 9:25am Brew wrote on Apr 27^th, 2009 at 7:38am: Get a hobby, dude. You're his hobby. Potter
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Reply #35 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 2:37pm

Guys.. I didn't take it personally, so no worries..

Different people will always have differing interpretations, with regards to both verbal gestures or vocabulary..

Atmospheres really are quite inflammable near O2 & it's users..!! Cheesy

So any thoughts about where best to have my next incisions. I'm thinking right behind the highest point of my left ear..

Previous experience or suggestions would be much appreciated, considering the time it takes for these cuts to heal plus the fact that I have to walk around for weeks without my beautiful silky hair..

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #36 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 2:55pm What makes you think anybody here has any kind of educated guess as to where you should have your skin cut open in order to give you relief from CH? Why don't you ask the guy with the knife? From this point on I am moot on the subject.
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Reply #37 - Apr 28^th, 2009 at 11:02pm

Brew wrote on Apr 27^th, 2009 at 2:55pm:

What makes you think anybody here has any kind of educated guess as to where you should have your skin cut open in order to give you relief from CH? Why don't you ask the guy with the knife?

From this point on I am moot on the subject.

For starters, the man with knife is more moot than you could ever be. Almost anyone on this site knows more about CH than he does at this point. Besides, I haven't heard of anyone getting his head cut up before, hence I never asked for an educated guess.

Anyone's guess is mine. Plus there's no need for you to be grumpy all the time. It's my head that's being sliced, so chill

Guys, I've only had 2 days of CH (5 attacks) since the Hijama. Been pain free for a delightful 4 days now. So let's hope it's not just a prolonged intermission period.

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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #38 - May 4^th, 2009 at 10:02am 8 days, no CH.. Life's looking good.. Even freediving didn't trigger it.. not yet at least.. Your Prayers pls..
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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: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #39 - May 4^th, 2009 at 10:26am Prayers and hopes for continued pain free time! That's NEVER a bad thing! Joe
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Lefty CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 759 Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #40 - May 4^th, 2009 at 11:22am Ashraf, Glad to hear your out of cycle my friend .... Freediving sounds an excellent way to enjoy your pain free time. Lefty...!
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Reply #41 - May 4^th, 2009 at 1:00pm

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Freediving sounds an excellent way to enjoy your pain free time.

It Suuure does Lefty! Congrats Ashraf! Hope you remain PF Wink

Thanks for the update!!

I had a day w/o anything over Kip 4 yesterday, I was ready to celebrate myself!!! Cheesy

(Then I woke up this am...haha)

Wishing all of you PFDANs

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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #42 - May 4^th, 2009 at 1:02pm SingleBreath wrote on May 4^th, 2009 at 10:02am: 8 days, no CH.. Life's looking good.. Even freediving didn't trigger it.. not yet at least.. Your Prayers pls.. We need pics please. Kinder gentler Potter
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Reply #43 - May 11^th, 2009 at 5:56pm

Joe, Lefty, Val & Kinder,

Sorry for the late reply, but I've.. Well, I'll elaborate..

My last 3 attacks were on the 25th April at 5:44am, 8:33am & 1:33pm on the 26th..

From 3 attacks per day to nothing for 17 days, is beyond words for me. I went spearfishing on both the past 2 weekends. I took my car's O2 tank on my boat, ready fir the worst. Nothing happened. I held my breath for a personal best time while hunting (2:05), still nothing happened. I dived down to 15 meters. I was still fine.

The way I see it, my options are as follows:

1. I'm living an amazing intermission period. No complaints
2. My CH was episodic, not chronic. Episode over
3. My CH diagnosis was wrong, despite symptoms compatibility
4. Correct diagnosis & immediate O2 application killed it off
5. Hijama incisions were worth the pioneering venture & cured it

Despite the PFD, I'm gonna go for another Hijama session shortly, just to be on the safe side.. And keep these prayers rolling..

At last, I'm not holding my breath..

Kinder, what pics exactly do you want me to put up..?

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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #44 - May 11^th, 2009 at 6:39pm Fish, coral, underwater stuff. Potter
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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: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #45 - May 11^th, 2009 at 6:46pm DUDE! Anytime you post of an event that is prone to making us jealous.......in this case free diving in the tropics......pictures are not optional they're mandatory! Hoping the beast has lost your address and patiently awaiting the pics! Joe
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chrisw CH.com Old Timer Offline Posts: 315 x0\|turnersville\|NJ,USA Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #46 - May 11^th, 2009 at 9:34pm wow, cupping!!!! maybe you could also try some ice packs or heat, depending on what feels better to you. Ice is usually the choice, and it can really help to chase the pain away sometimes. good luck christine
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Reply #47 - May 12^th, 2009 at 12:08pm

Ok ok..

Here's a quick 2 minute clip of my friends and I, taken from a few trips out to sea.. I'm usually the black guy with the black wetsuit, with very long silky hair..
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I still didn't make one of the Andaman Islands yet..

Here are a few pics, but I can't put up the good ones as yet, since I forgot my USB wire at home.. but I'll get it tomorrow insha'Allah..

Hope you like'em..

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