Posted by Glen M. on September 02, 1998 at 05:49:49:
In Reply to: Re: IAM not alone posted by Jackie M. on September 02, 1998 at 01:06:05:
Hi Jackie -
It seems that applying heat helps us both a bit.
anything to keep down the level of pain is good.
Do you have any hair left? A blow dryer might be
easier & safer to use. Try the hot water trick
using your shower. I keep it moving around all
the different areas of pain & it helps me get
through the attack. So far only the Imitrex will
knock out the cluster but I can get only 10 doses
per month from the VA. It's tough dealing with
doctors who are not familiar with clusters & it
was even worse when I was in the Marine Corps; I
was branded the dreaded "sickbay commando" & then
quietly given a VA medical card & was not asked to
re-enlist. I am grateful at least for the card.
I only have to pay $2.00 for any perscription.
film at 11.