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(Message started by: Jeepgun on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 2:52pm)

Title: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 2:52pm

Nothing major, but I've been getting that old familiar pressure behind my right eye, today... Not a hit or a shadow.. Just enough pressure to be mildly uncomfortable. I'm not due to go into cycle 'til the end of February, though. WTF? >:( [smiley=furious.gif] :-/

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by pattik on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 2:58pm

:-[ [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by nani on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 3:07pm

Aw...sorry, Frank. It isn't surprising when you think about it. You had 2 weeks of tons of stress and now you're home and relaxing again. You know what BobG says... stay stressed, never relax...
Hoping it's a fluke, but get your kudzu ready, just in case.
PF wishes and hugs, nani

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 3:13pm

Thanks... The pressure keeps ramping up. Off to pace for a bit. And yes, I'm getting the kudzu out, tonight.

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jasmyn on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 3:30pm

Sherbet Frank hope the Beast leaves you alone! :(

Don't the diving trigger it? I got hit badly out of season after my last dive. But that was just me , I gather that you dive frequently and will know if it triggers yours.

((((((((((((Vibes to you pal))))))))))))))

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 4:15pm

Diving has never bothered me, and neither did the barometric pressure during wh*re-icane Wilma. I'm one of the lucky ones that, when I'm out of cycle, I'm truly OUT OF CYCLE. Not hits, no pain, no triggers. That's why this afternoon's fluke was so strange. The pressure kept ramping up so gradually, I didn't even realize I was getting hit until I found myself grinding the heel of my palm into my eye and needing to pace. Then it dawned on me: "Duh! I'm getting hit. What the hell??"

Hopefully, just a fluke. We'll see...

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Cathi04 on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 4:19pm

A FLUKE! A FLUKE, I say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank, I sure hope that's it...I'd hate to think the beast is gonna rearrange your schedule!!!!!
Kudzu and vibes, Jeepieguy!

PF
Cathi

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by seasonalboomer on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 4:25pm

Let's hope it's just a fluke. I'm due right now if I go by my regular schedule, but using last year's revised schedule I might go till February. Only thing I've been experiencing is the aromatic shrubs are in FULL bloom right now in NC. Pungent, almost sharp floral scents all around the area. The same kind that will trigger me right away when I'm in cycle, aren't triggering, but I can still feel a wierd effect when I have to walk or run through an area that's thick with it. Almost feel kind of "high" (not like a nice buzz, but just that slight buzz behind the eyeball kind of high) after walking through such an area. Just makes me nervous more than anything. I refer to them as "the BAD bushes".

Also have never had a problem with diving and CH. Thank goodness. That would be a bit distracting if you were under and got hit, realizing that you a certain amount of time you will definitely have to wait before you can escape and hide.

scott

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 4:33pm

Jeez... I hope your revised schedule holds, Scott.

Imagine getting hit at 80', and having to make a three-minute deco stop before getting the chance to surface!!

(Hey, maybe Nitrox would be just the thing!) ;) 8)

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by seasonalboomer on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 4:44pm

Yeah, Ill take the revised schedule. But, every since I came here and read about folks who suddenly go into like a 3 or 5 or even 8 year remission, out of nowhere, I keep holding out for something like that. A boy's gotta dream right?

Crossing my fingers for you dude.

I've visuallized my next cycle already though. I lay a towel down on the bathroom vanity, and like i'm cleaning my weapons, lay out my new imitrex injectors, my fresh non-rebreather mask, a couple cans of red bull, and then paint my face for the battle.

scott

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 4:47pm

Don't forget the sacrificial chicken. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by LeLimey on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 5:03pm

And if you don't start that kudzu tonight you won't need a sacrificial chicken >:(

Oh and look into O2 as well!

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by E-Double on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 6:03pm

kick a$$ brother

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Mr. Happy on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 6:58pm

on 11/02/05 at 16:44:12, seasonalboomer wrote:

my fresh non-rebreather mask

Per the title of this thread......Damnit, Scott, do I have to drive down to Cowtown and duct tape a Clustermasx (http://clustermasx.com) to your aging chin? Not sure it's worth the oustanding paternity suits/warrants/fines/jail-time. Yet.

UNCC, 69-73.
RJ

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by zanychef on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 7:13pm

hope its a fluke frank ;;D
but get ready jic :-/
ian

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 7:27pm

Awe Dammit! That sucks. Hope it was just a fluke!

Always be prepared to do battle

PF Wishes

UNsolved

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 8:10pm

Frank - all my ESP powers are saying it's a "twinge." OK - maybe a Kip 5 twinge, but just a fluke.

If we can't depend on our damned cycles, what can we depend on!?!

Hugs,

Kris

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Gator on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 9:00pm

Hope it was only a fluke, bro. But just in case...

ClusterWarrior mode ACTIVATE!

http://bestsmileys.com/transform/9.gif

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by BarbaraD on Nov 2^nd, 2005, 9:19pm

Maybe it's a faux CH - just to let you know the beast is still around. He likes to let you know that every once in a while. Hope you hold out till Feb. Just don't relax -- that always triggers me......

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Melissa on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 6:57am

Frank, didn't you have a couple hits that woke you up during the night before you went on vacation? I could have swore it was a couple weeks before you left. :-/ Perhaps what you've been getting are just little "reminders", as that tends to happen to some people (including myself) when they're out of cycle.

hugs,
mel

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Kate in Oz on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 7:40am

Hey Frank,

Hope it's nothing serious and just a very unfriendly reminder.

PFDAN,

Kate

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 8:11am

Thanks... I think you're right: Just a reminder... Just to be sure though, I checked the cabinet, and I have more kudzu. If I get anymore attacks, I'm going to start taking it. The thing I'm concerned about, and the reason I haven't begun taking it already, is because I'm worried about building up a tolerance to it, and then maybe it won't work anymore. With so many of the chronic CHers, the kudzu seemed to work so well for them for the first three or four months, and then it stopped working... I want to make sure that I'm truly in cycle before starting it. For now, I'm just keeping an eye on things. (an unswollen eye, that doesn't have a hanging eyelid!) ;;D

Thanks again. No worries. :)

-Frank

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by LeLimey on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 9:09am

Well get some o2 then you moron!
At least you can abort the hits then

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 9:35am

If the kudzu stops working, I'll get a welding cylinder.

Moron? I'm flattered... ;;D

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by seasonalboomer on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 10:16am

on 11/03/05 at 09:35:35, Jeepgun wrote:

Moron? I'm flattered... ;;D

Frank,

You mustn't forget that Helen is not only a sufferer, but a supporter as well. That's some of her "tough love" from the supporter side maybe?
[smiley=laugh.gif]
scott

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 10:22am

If I were an athlete, would she then be an athletic supporter? :o :-X [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by lionsound on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 12:40pm

Watch out Frank, Helen will beat you up....we've seen her... I wouldn't put it past her to hovercraft right over to your front door. ;;D

get some O2!! it will blend in with all your scuba gear :)

and here's a [smiley=hug.gif] for you. I hope you are PF today!

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by KMT on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 1:15pm

[smiley=hug.gif]Hope you stay PF and that hit was just a fluke.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim PF wishes and vibes

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 3^rd, 2005, 1:35pm

Thanks, Kim & Rori. So far, so good. :) I wish I knew what triggered yesterday's episode... In any case, I am barricading my door, because I know that Helen is going to nuke the crap outta' me when she gets around to reading this thread. LMAO

(taking cover) ;;D

-Franko

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by sandie99 on Nov 4^th, 2005, 1:57pm

Frank, borrow my mantra: it's just a reminder, it's just a reminder... :)
I keep my thumbs up that you'll stay PF. :)

Best wishes,
Sanna :)

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 7^th, 2005, 9:08am

Got another "reminder" yesterday evening... It didn't last long, fortunately. I've never had this before, and don't know what to make of it. I wish I knew why I was getting these. :-/

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by zanychef on Nov 7^th, 2005, 9:09am

coz the beast likes to keep us on our toes >:(

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 10^th, 2005, 8:20am

Another hit yesterday morning, and another that woke me up last night. [smiley=nono.gif] [smiley=furious.gif]

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Redd715 on Nov 10^th, 2005, 9:30am

Time to break out the Kudzu my dear friend. Don't let the f*cker get a stronger hold.

Thinking of you Frank... [smiley=hug.gif]

Pegg

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by mrs mac on Nov 10^th, 2005, 9:35am

frank

sorry the beast is making an unexpected visit!!!!! hope he goes back in his cage again soon

as for Helen, i would not mess with my big sis!!!!

she's one tough cookie!!!!

tc and wishing you pf times!!!

sandra xxxxx

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 10^th, 2005, 11:29am

Thanks, Pegg and Sandra. One more hit, and I'll be starting the kudzu. I'm reluctant to start on it, because I don't want to build up a tolerance to it, and then not have it work when I really DO go into cycle, in February. *sigh*

Fortunately, none of the hits have been too bad... Nothing over a Kip-5, I guess. Enough to get me up and pacing, and none of them have lasted over a half hour. Keeping my fingers crossed...

Thanks again.

-Frank

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 11^th, 2005, 12:57pm

Okay, dammit... I guess it's official: I'm in cycle. Three hits since going to bed last night... I'm exhausted... Starting the kudzu.

Be well, folks. I'm taking a hiatus until I get the beast under control. I'm not the best company at the moment. >:( :(

-Frank

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by E-Double on Nov 11^th, 2005, 1:20pm

Knock its dic k in the dirt!!!

You can do it!

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jasmyn on Nov 11^th, 2005, 1:33pm

You hang tough buddy [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by mrs mac on Nov 11^th, 2005, 10:45pm

hey frank sorry to hear you are in cycle again

hope it's a short one!!!

tc

sandra xxx

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by zanychef on Nov 12^th, 2005, 3:22am

kick ass frank!!! [smiley=bigguns.gif]

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by PittsburghJoe on Nov 13^th, 2005, 2:21am

Double Dog Farts, Frank-o...

I've never been able to predict my cycles, and it sucks being in the middle of one. Drop a line or call me up if ya need to, we can be cycle buds.

Joe

Title: Re: Ow, dammit!!
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 13^th, 2005, 2:37pm

Thanks, folks. Joe, email me your phone number, bro'. Or call me: 931-685-9814

Later,
-Frank