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(Message started by: OLLY on Jun 2^nd, 2004, 8:58am)

Title: bit about me
Post by OLLY on Jun 2^nd, 2004, 8:58am

hi my names chris from lancaster in the uk i had cluster headaches when i was 26 to 29 im now 37 and just started with them again from what i read some of the people in here get them worse than me which must be real bad and my heart goes out to you, i get mine EVERY day from the second they wake me up to about 10.30 its not nice going to bed knowing whats going to happen in the morning and im a man with a good pain threshold. would real like to know other peoples experiences

Title: Re: bit about me
Post by Melissa on Jun 2^nd, 2004, 10:06am

Hello Chris and welcome to ch.com. Are you saying that you have a constant headache from the time you wake up until you go to bed in the evening? How long do your headaches usually last? During my cluster cycle, I get an attack that lasts for 1 hour, anywhere from 2 to 4 times a day/night. Also, have you been diagnosed with cluster headaches by a neurologist or general practioner?

Thanks and take care,
:)mel

Title: Re: bit about me
Post by OLLY on Jun 2^nd, 2004, 11:16am

hi thank for your welcome no i meant 10.30 am sorry

Title: Re: bit about me
Post by Gena on Jun 2^nd, 2004, 12:34pm

welcome 8)

Title: Re: bit about me
Post by Bob_Johnson on Jun 2^nd, 2004, 4:21pm

Look at the OUCH button on the left and go to the English version of this organization; good outfit with much to offer you.

Look at this site for good information:

WWW.MELDRUM.DEMON.CO.UK/migraine. At bottom of home page, look for FAQ on clusters: four sections of extensive material; strong on treatment options.

Title: Re: bit about me
Post by Gator on Jun 7^th, 2004, 10:33pm

Welcome to the board, Olly. Other experiences, huh? Well, I get hit 3 - 5 times a day at least one of which is a real screamer. Attacks generally last 30 - 45 minutes if I don't use my O2 and/or Zomig NS. I usually get woke up at about 0130. I use O2 and Zomig NS for abortive. Still haven't found a preventative that works for me.

So what time do you usually get hit in the mornings? The pain is constant from awakening until about 1030?

READ, READ, READ, man. Read everything in the links on the left and on the ouch site. Also check out the UK sites as well. Your best chance at finding what works for you is knowledge.

Gator