Posted by Mark on November 23, 1998 at 14:11:05:
I have reason to be happy I'm pretty sure I'm at the end of my cycle. It will probably be back around January but for now some relief. I hope some comes to all of you soon as well. I also rejoice in the new relationships formed here. I have suffered for eight years not knowing what was wrong with me or having anyone to share my pain. My wife loves me but can only handle so much of seeing her husband reduced to a weakling.
HUMOR ME- I had a thought yesterday, but I want to be careful. I don't in any way want to minimalize anyones suffering.
My wife and I were laughing at some of the hair brained things I have tried in order to get relief during an attack. Sometimes it helps to be able to laugh at yourself and forget the seriousness of a situation. Please if you find this offensive don't read anymore.
STUPID CH TRICKS
Have you ever put Habenero peppers up your nose?
Have you ever stuck your head in the freezer(not looking for ice cream)
What about sticking your head in a tub of ice water?
I have stood outside in a foot of snow wearing boxer shorts and a T-shirt trying to suck in cold air at midnight. My neighbors love me.
Anyone else have crazy stunts?
Again, I know none of this is funny when your suffering, and at the time these things all sounded like good ideas. Hopefully I have made someone laugh with the image of me walking around the house with peppers sticking out of my nose. I wish you all pain free days, and will be praying for you all.