Posted by John P. (199.99.241.230) on June 14, 1999 at 08:33:48:
First of all I want to say that the water thing worked for me. I drink 100oz of water a day and I cut down my daily intake of salt and have pain free (not 100% free)for 2 weeks. The last one was when I ate some pretzels and it screwed me up for a whole day. I believe diet and water is the way to go. Plus it has also made my skin look and feel nicer. You need to try this if you haven't. Have you guys ever wondered how much more damage your doing to your body by taking all the meds.
This is the question that my wife asks me when she sees me basically eating painkillers like a 5yr old eating candy. What about your liver or kidneys? She says. I don't know?
To Linda B.
I get really really depressed during and after every attack. I have even planned my death and have stopped myself from taking a bottle full of mixed stuff (I'm sure it'll kill me). I have even gone into the kitchen and gotten a knife. I thought just running into a wall holding a knife top my eye so I can cause some hurt to the Demon that hurts me. Then one of my girls knocks on the door and demands that I open it. They are 3 & 1 years old and screaming until I open the door. You said that your kids just lost their father. Please, I beg you, to not let them go through that pain again.
Margi,
You helped me speak to my wife about this. It was my wife that made me realize how depressed I really was. My wife didn't even know what went through my mind when I'm fighting the Demon. My wife is definitely been my best med. She makes me sit down and talk to her after every attack. Even if it's over the phone.
Thank you.
DJ,
You are the Man!!! What more can I possible say. This site is helping many of us. I didn't even know of the water until I came to this site. I usually go 3 months a years and because of this water and my regular meds (verapamil in the morning and cafergot at night) I have found relief in 6 weeks. I still get 4-6 attacks a day but they are a slap in the face compared to the beating that I used to get. Kip's scale 2 maybe 3 mostly 1.
Everyone else,
Luv u guys! All of you! Your stories, comments, replies and expreriences have really helped me and my wife. Thanks
I just realize that this sound like a good bye but it's not. This is my home page on my browser. It helps me always think of everyone everyday. I will continue to read, learn, post and reply. I just really felt that I needed to thank some one and that someone was you.
To all the sufferers
I wish you all a pain free life!
To all spouses, kids, friends, doctors or simple people who want to learn or understand more and anyone else I missed.
Bear with us. We need you!
John Perez