Posted by Phil on May 06, 1999 at 09:14:59:
In Reply to: quietly hurting posted by Don Bradley on May 05, 1999 at 14:14:00:
Don:
You are entitled to feel the way you do. Your dealing with one of the most painful things known to humankind. You probably couldn't get back to sleep because you feared another attack or because the Cafergot has caffeine in it. (If I remember correctly) Towards the end of the last cycle I had the headaches were lasting 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours 2 times per day. The pain was so intense that I would actually start laughing and THEN start crying. What else can you do but take some medication and hope to God it kicks in quick. Also, the Prednisone. It's a curse and blessing. It causes insomnia, sweating, mood swings etc. Remember though you have to taper off of Prednisone. Don't stop taking it all at once (please). Keep in touch with us and let us know how your doing. Post any time you feel like it.
The best of luck to you!!
Phil