Posted by Elka (152.163.195.186) on July 18, 1999 at 21:59:04:
In Reply to: Laying down - Still a cluster headache suffer? posted by Mike on July 18, 1999 at 14:48:33:
I often lie down during a CH. Like you said, it doesn't really help, but is the alternative any better? I can never be still, though. The pain is so intense that I find myself writhing and thrashing around on the bed, pressing my fist as hard as I can into my forehead above my left eye. I, too, have endured them sitting up, as well as pacing the floor, but in my opinion laying down is as good a position as any, especially if you're prone to blacking out. Also, I have found that if I lie on my stomach, face down on the mattress, I can put my fist between my head and the mattress and it's easier to put pressure on my head. Hang in there, Mike.