Posted by Sue (148.74.251.191) on October 05, 2001 at 12:14:58:
In Reply to: For Carl and others who haven't left an address: posted by Charlie S on October 05, 2001 at 03:50:25:
hi charlie-
after years of becoming dependant on meds i decided to go without...i began to use my mind and redirect the pain, not necessarily the blood flow...it does work, but when i am exhausted from lack of sleep and ready to give up, it is not so easy...now that i am on verapamil and have oxygen to use i will continue to use my mind to 'take up the slack'...this is a very helpful technique charlie...not all are able to concentrate during the pain however...even with my yrs of practice, i haven't always been able to make it work...i believe this technique coupled with the right meds will most definitely make a difference in the severity and length of attacks...thank you charlie for your encouraging post...:^)