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Title: BrianY needs our support Post by Jayne on Dec 20th, 2003, 9:45am He's having a BAD time can some one post the tip about dramamine for him please. He's really getting slammed BAD. I have never done the drammamine trick so please post a refresher so he can get ready for tonight and hopefully get some rest. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by suzy617 on Dec 20th, 2003, 9:49am I think you just need to take it before bedtime. It prevents you from going into REM sleep which is when the beast normally comes to play. I havent tried it as yet myself but heard it has good results for some. Feel better Brian, hope you have a pf night, Suzy |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by ZAIRA on Dec 20th, 2003, 9:49am Brian, when you get a chance to read this please know that you have many friends and we are all pulling for you and wishing you the best. Be strong...... Zaira :'( |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Roxy on Dec 20th, 2003, 9:56am Brian, Sorry you are having a bad time right now. There really isn't a tip to taking the dramamine, just take two before bed. I think Benadryl will do the same, but I've never used it. If you get a breakthrough with two dramamine, take three the next night. It will let you sleep through the night, the only problem is, that it's not REM sleep, so you don't get the real rest you need.......but, it's still better than getting slammed every hour. PFDAN, Tracey |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 20th, 2003, 10:13am Hmmm. Thank you all. I normally do not "do" this, but, .... Well, I am not sure what to say. Thank you. I'll give this a try. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by don on Dec 20th, 2003, 10:22am I always use it in cycle. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Peppermint on Dec 20th, 2003, 10:28am Brian... You never know what will work. What has worked for you in the past can change, as you have witnessed on this board. Hope it works for you.... Pepper |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Jackie on Dec 20th, 2003, 10:31am Brian... Sorry you're having a rough time... >:( I don't know what abort meds. you have... Blake has taken a Zomig at bedtime (during the really bad times when he knows he's gonna get hit). It holds him for up to 8 hours usually. The Dramamine has worked for him too.... Good Luck, Jacks 8) |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 20th, 2003, 11:07am Thanks again, y'all. I'll try these things. This is a first for me, I suppose. I never discuss my own suffering. Maybe a lesson will be learned. I dunno. I felt quite certain I was strong enough. We shall see... B |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by pubgirl on Dec 20th, 2003, 11:26am Brian The Zomig (or Imigran) pill as a short term preventive has worked for me sometimes too, just to buy a few hours pain free sleep. Worth a try Wendy |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Jayne on Dec 20th, 2003, 11:47am any tricks we can teach Brian right now will help him, as by what he has been telling me, the beast has been an unrelenting bastard to him!!!! |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Ree on Dec 20th, 2003, 12:31pm Ok what Dave does also if you have some is to pop an Imatrex pill before he falls asleep because by the time the pill takes effect if he is about to get hit it lessens the severity of the attack... I know you arent supposed to use it as a preventative but it worked for Dave... God Bless you Brian Y and Jayne you are such a great supporter......love ree |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Patrick_A on Dec 20th, 2003, 1:45pm Check your PM bro, I am only a little more than 1 hour from you. Patrick |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by OneEyeBlind on Dec 20th, 2003, 3:14pm Brian, I am sending pain free vibes for ya !!!!!!!! Hope that helps. Never had to do the tricks listed above .. only ever got hit once per night ..... but it was like clockwork ! Good luck Bro ! |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by thomas on Dec 20th, 2003, 4:16pm Hang in there bro., hopefully good times are right around the corner. :) |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Charlie on Dec 20th, 2003, 7:40pm Keep fightin' Ya know; if you can handle the abuse you get here, you can handle anything. Pulling for ya. Charlie |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Woobie on Dec 20th, 2003, 7:57pm VIBES to ya Brian! Dont know no dramamine tip - but I hope it werks for ya! Kickk some beast ass!!!!!!!!!!! tina |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Little Deb on Dec 20th, 2003, 8:30pm PF Vibes from Raleigh, dude. Feel better soon. Little Deb |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by BlueMeanie on Dec 20th, 2003, 8:39pm Brian, Pain Free Vibes Coming Your Way !! Hope it works for you. You can also try an Amerge tablet. Works about the same as an Imitrex tablet for me. As REE said, it's not suppose to be a preventive, but it works for me most of the time if I take one before falling asleep. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by BobG on Dec 20th, 2003, 9:38pm Another trick that may help is to sleep in the La-Z-Boy. Or in bed with the head elevated. Won't stop an attack from coming on but may help a little. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Big_Dan on Dec 20th, 2003, 10:38pm Brian you stubborn old bastard... take the vibes... ;;D ... and here are mine along with some prayers to follow... -Big Dan |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by TxBasslady on Dec 21st, 2003, 1:59am Brian......I agree with Bob about sleeping in a somewhat upright position. I slept for 3 weeks on the sofa, with lots of pillows. It was more of a reclined position. Seems when I went to bed and in the horizontal position, I was more susceptible to a really bad hit. Just one of those things that seemed to work for me. Hope you get some relief, sweetie. PF vibes, Jean |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by JDH on Dec 21st, 2003, 2:13am Brian, Hoping you get some relief AND some sleep. It's gonna pass so hang in there. pfdan's Jim |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by sandie99 on Dec 21st, 2003, 7:54am :) Good vibes are on the way to Brian! :) I'll send a prayer for him, too. Wishing everyone CH-free holidays, sandie99 |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Peppermint on Dec 21st, 2003, 11:23am yup. Exactly what Big Dan said. - Big Ditto-er p.s. Bri, Did you try it? Hope today is a better day. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by nancyc on Dec 21st, 2003, 11:41am Bro, read your email...Tristan and I were very sick...now, I am working overtime all the time...but I had no idea you were gettting hit when you left that message for me the other day...I have some ammunition for you...call ME again! I am here for you and dont you forget that, my friend...Clusterbuds stick together....smiles,nancyc |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Melissa on Dec 21st, 2003, 12:12pm Thinking of you Brian and sending positive thoughts your way!!! :)mel |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 21st, 2003, 12:41pm Thanks, y'all. I do not know what to say. I AM touched. And that is difficult for me. :) Last night was VERY bad. 5 KIP 7+'s visited me. I think I had around 1 1/2 hours of sleep. This visit from Le Beast does not like REM sleep evidently. ...sigh... If I can stay sane, I'll be OK. P.S. Dan--I am NOT old... |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Jayne on Dec 21st, 2003, 2:24pm You need to call your doctor in the AM and go "Y" on his ass Brian!!!!!!!!!!! You don't need to be suffering like this.... |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Jayne on Dec 21st, 2003, 2:25pm P.S did you try any of these tricks dear?? |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 21st, 2003, 2:59pm Yes, I tried the tricks. It is, as we all know, a process of finding that which works for you individually. The ole process of elimination... I'll find it. I have not given up yet. LBB |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by CathiP on Dec 21st, 2003, 4:18pm HMMM>>>> YES YOU WILL! and NO YOU WILL NOT! B- You KNOw I hate that you are getting hit so hard right now, and you know I send you encouragement to keep on fighting. I also know it is difficult for you to accept this outpouring of affection and support.....BUT- I know you are exhausted, and in pain......there are many here who are sending you vibes and suggestions and encouragement. Please accept these as you have, and continue to stop in here for refills whenever you can...just let us know how you're doing, please. YOU, ya lazy Suhthun Genleman, are a Clusterhead...and you WILL put this cycle behind you! Rest when you can, keep yourself healthy, and try every trick that has been posted here.......and MAKE your DR understand you need something MORE right now. Sending you the vibes I have, too..... Cathi |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 21st, 2003, 4:26pm I know, I know. You see, we are not an affectionate people. Our idea of affection is getting someone a whiskey sour without asking. ;;D You know, last night, my father hugged me when I saw him. He was concerned about me and what I am going through. All right, which one of you took my Daddy and what the fuck did you do with him? Did someone break one of the seven seals of the apocaplypse? I asked him if he was OK. He smiled back at me and said "Of course. Let's go get a drink". Well, none for me, but it is strange. And of course, I did not tell him I was nearing the end of my rope, which I am. His reaction may have been different had he known that. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Cerberus on Dec 21st, 2003, 6:00pm B, Nothin but love Bro' You know it. Ramon |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Peppermint on Dec 21st, 2003, 9:58pm on 12/21/03 at 16:26:47, Brian_Y wrote:
I don't like the sound of that Brian. I hope you can comprehend in the middle of this incredible lack of sleep that there is a lot more rope being handed to you right here. DON'T wait to see the NEURO... pay him an URGENT visit. FIGHT Dammit!! |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by TomM on Dec 22nd, 2003, 8:30am BY--loosen the Bow Tie and let some O2 get to your brain, for goodness sake! ;) Hang in there. You're not alone as I am going through a rough spell, too. TomM |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 22nd, 2003, 8:57am on 12/22/03 at 08:30:50, TomM wrote:
Problem solved!!! It's the bow tie. [smiley=laugh.gif] Be well yourself, Tom. I am hitting O2 like a madman right now. I love the inert gases. Is it inert? I fergit. I wonder if CHs can destroy brain cells. Mine are certainly depleted if so. I am in hell. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by TomM on Dec 22nd, 2003, 4:06pm on 12/22/03 at 08:57:12, Brian_Y wrote:
Bee Why--(BY)--We are in this hell together. I've never tried O2 but am looking for a supplier today. I have re-breather masks @ home and I got an Rx from my new Neuro last week. Main Entry: noble gas Function: noun Date: 1902 : any of a group of rare gases that include helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and sometimes radon and that exhibit great stability and extremely low reaction rates -- called also inert gas . O2 is NOT inert. Chem lesson 101. Tom |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Carl_D on Dec 22nd, 2003, 4:11pm Brian, Hang in there. Hopefully better days are soon on the horizon. Peace, Carl D |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 22nd, 2003, 4:26pm on 12/22/03 at 16:06:47, TomM wrote:
So...It IS inert? I am inert. BTW, thanks, CarlD... B |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by TomM on Dec 23rd, 2003, 8:15am Michael J is a prevert. Jimmy Swaggart is a convert. You are not Inert, you are Noble. :) |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 23rd, 2003, 8:46am on 12/23/03 at 08:15:12, TomM wrote:
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by gmlevenhagen on Dec 23rd, 2003, 10:06am Dear BY I don't know you all that well, but you are a fellow clusterhead, and you going through a bad spell. Please have hope, and know that everyone is here for you. Sending PF vibes your way. Gena |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by goaway on Dec 23rd, 2003, 8:44pm BRIAN! JUST NOW CATCHING UP WITH THE POSTS. MAN OH MAN, I SURE HOPE THAT YOU HAVE KICKED THE BEAST BY NOW. PAIN FREE VIBES AND A BIG MERRY XMAS COMING AT YOU!!! AND REMEMBER: Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus! Mike |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by BlueMeanie on Dec 23rd, 2003, 8:55pm Hang in there Brian. I know you don't see it know, but there will be some good days coming. Everytime I get hit really hard, I think the same. Eventually you will get some good days and you will feel better. IT SUCKS, but you can survive this. As you see from all the post we all work together here to get through the hard times. You will be posting funny stuff soon I'm sure. |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 24th, 2003, 9:15am on 12/23/03 at 20:44:57, goaway wrote:
Thanks, Mike. And don't I KNOW it..... Yours, B |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Gofishgriff on Dec 26th, 2003, 10:25pm B dawg, Sorry to hear your still getting hit. Hopefully you've found some relief since the last post on this thread. I know how much you love vibes, so I'll send a couple your way as well ;). Hang in there, we've got a golf date, remember? I've mentioned in the past how fortunate I've been with CH, having cycles that last only a month or so with 1-2 HA per day. The best thing that's worked for me so far are the trex nasal sprays. These sprays have nipped a couple of HA's in the bud for me. I've not gotten to the trex injections or o2 yet, so I can't comment on those. Whatever works my friend, you do it. I was bashed some time ago for mentioning darvocet helped dull the pain. But when your hurting, anything that will take the pain away and give you a couple hours of relief is worth it. I was a little surprized to see this much emotion coming from you, with you being the literary genius I've come to know. Nice to know you have a emotional side. Loosen the knots on those Ben Silver bow ties and you'll be okay. ;;D It's golfin weather right now in Orlando, any chance of you bringing the family down for a Disney visit any time soon? Andy |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by kim on Dec 26th, 2003, 10:39pm Brian, Don't let the sun catch ya cryin :) This post is sent in support of BrianY along with prayers for his mom**** Yeah yeah yeah, 'love will bring us back alive'........ sendin warm breeze from Atlantic with calm hands a holdin**** |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by ClusterChuck on Dec 26th, 2003, 11:39pm Brian, my hot stud muffin, I am up in New England right now. Do I have to come on down there and give you another of my famous liplocks? You know I am pulling for you! Kick some ASS! Your secret lover (nobody knows about us!) Chuck |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by StanTheMan on Dec 26th, 2003, 11:45pm ...not much I can add, Brian... Hang in there! Your family here is pulling for you! Prayers... Stan :) |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Ouch on Dec 27th, 2003, 10:37am Were all with you. 8) |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Brian_Y on Dec 27th, 2003, 9:05pm I am touched by this affection, folks. I really am. Thank you. Also, mom appears to be a bit better. She may make it. Keep y'all's fingers crossed for me!!! |
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Title: Re: BrianY needs our support Post by Peppermint on Dec 28th, 2003, 10:14am on 12/27/03 at 21:05:27, Brian_Y wrote:
That is great news Brian.... really great. My fingers are crossed. [smiley=hug.gif] Pepper |
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