Posted by Matt B (208.157.215.14) on July 19, 1999 at 12:21:47:
Hi all,
I have found a remedy for my clusters that has worked
the last 5 consecutive times I have tried it. I am
not sure what the cause of my CHs are, but I was in a
car accident when I was 16, shortly after that I started
getting back and neck spasms. I started getting the
CHs when I was 18. Before one comes on, I always find
myself rubbing the back left side of my neck. I have
a dull pain there right before the burning in my left
temple starts and the other symptoms we all know kick
in. After listening to a co-worker and my chiropractor,
I started to ice that spot in my neck the moment I feel
anything unusual. I have been able to successfully
stop the last 5 CH's. I don't know if there is anyone
else out there that has had any sort of trauma or is
lucky enough to have a little warning signal like my
neck pain. I just figured I would post this on the off
chance that it could help anyone (even if it's just one).
Maybe this is a temporary remedy, but it may be enough
as I am down to about 4 CHs a week. I am hoping that I
am near the end of my cycle. Take care, Matt.