Posted by A Dame (152.163.201.182) on August 09, 1999 at 15:59:40:
In Reply to: Cluster Periods posted by Dennis on August 09, 1999 at 14:31:00:
Sorry you have to join this club or as I like to refer to it as the "Family". Only pre-requisite is to in some form or fashion be affected by "Cluster Headaches". You are either a sufferer, supporter of a loved one that is a sufferer, or relative of a sufferer. Either way, they are no fun. Glad to have you among us. You will be very surprized at all the information that is at your fingertips. Read all medical information and the sections to the left of the Message Board. Be sure to take the survey.
Sorry the Beast has returned. I was in remission for 3 years and I too know that mine are the worst they have ever been. The one I had on December 28, 1998 was the 2nd worst in my history of over 25 years. Diagnosed with migraines at 12 or 13, then correctly diagnosed with clusters in the 70's. The census was that the ratio was 6-1 men over women that suffered with clusters, now I know that has changed. We have people here from all over the world. They are all family and someone is here 24 - 7. That means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So post anytime, you will always find a shoulder to cry on, or may be able to give encouragement to a family member in pain.
Glad to have you. Sit back and read all the archives if you have time and hold onto your seat because you are in for the ride of your life.
Take what you need, leave the other stuff behind. Not everthing here is for everyone. Some postings are about venting, some for laughs, some educational, some personal, some for support, some in a crisis, you will see...
A Dame