http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl New CH.com Forum en-us New CH.com Forum Thu, 9 Sep 2010 09:26:29 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss YaBB 2.4 Revision: 1.28 30 http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283891513/5#5 New CH.com Forum/Medications,  Treatments,  Therapies http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283891513/5#5 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 07:18:46 GMT Hi maalstroom,<br /><br />Yes, unfortuantely such O2-rebounds happen (sometimes) for some of us. <br /><br />Oxygen works very good for me most of the time, without any rebounds. It was / became different for me in Dec. 2008, Summer 2009 and in Febr. 2010. I made the same experience you described: " I sleep for an hour, and I get woken again, and this reoccurs several times a night."<br /><br />What is your preventative medication? If it is Verapamil you can perhaps increase the dose, please ask your doctor. I am on 2 x120 mg Verapamil per day and can't take more because of my ECG results. <br /><br />In Dec. 2008 I started using Frovatriptan as an additional preventative medication. Magic: Took one tablet about two hours before going to sleep and slept the whole night without any attacks! But the attack came in the morning. I found that 3 x 2.5mg/day (every eight hours) did the job, the attacks did not re-occur. After three weeks I stopped the Frovatriptan and the BOL gave me six pain free month.<br /><br />In Febr. 2010 I would have needed 4 x 2.5mg Frovatriptan per day, I think, when I look at my headache diary, the 3x2.5mg were not enough. But after three weeks things improved and I stopped the Frovatriptan.<br /><br />Siow HC, Pozo-Rosich P, Silberstein SD.: Frovatriptan for the treatment of cluster headaches. Cephalalgia. 2004; 24(12): 1045-8. PMID 15566418<br />Abstract: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login;sesredir=num~1283891513"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/login.png" alt="Login" title="Login" border="0" /></a> or <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/register.png" alt="Register" title="Register" border="0" /></a><br /><br />German language summary of the full text:<br />Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login;sesredir=num~1283891513"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/login.png" alt="Login" title="Login" border="0" /></a> or <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/register.png" alt="Register" title="Register" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Other options may e.g. be Naratriptan or Eletriptan as an additional preventative medication or any other improvment of the preventative medication.<br /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283938177/9#9 New CH.com Forum/Getting to Know Ya http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283938177/9#9 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:22:05 GMT Elspeth, I am also a teacher. I have figured this out for the most part, but as was mentioned by others, teaching poses a few unique issues for cluster headaches that generally are avoided in private work places. For example, leaving your class for 10-15 minutes while you abort an attack. I have solved this by having the teacher in the room nextdoor to me watch my class while they do some form of quiet work. This leaves me the 10-15 minutes I need, and I've never had anotther teacher be unwilling to help like this. It usually just means they'll ask the same of you when they need a bathroom break.  <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />Here is my approach:<br /><ul><li>When I ask another teacher to cover my room for a few minutes, I run to the bathroom and give myself a shot. Personally, I use DHE-45 injections so they take a minute to set up, but most here have had success with Imitrex which comes in a statdose pen with less setup.</li><li>Oxygen - This is part of my plan for this school year after it is delivered in a day or two! I plan on keeping my little o2 tank in the car and being able to run out there, instead of the bathroom, to abort the headache.</li><li> Basically, get the support of another teacher who can cover your room for a few minutes.</li></ul><br /><br />I do not currently use a preventative. I recently stopped using topamax because I didn't feel it was helping. I have yet to decide whether I will use a different one for this cycle as it is just beginning. This can block some of the attacks and help you get through the day in conjunction with abortives.<br /><br />The way I look at it: I don't know what grade you teach - I teach 5th now, but we have a hard enough job without CHs. Because we get these, we need to be proactive about our treatment. Most teachers are passionate about what they do, and I bet you are too. I would encourage you to try to stay in this rewarding profession and remind yourself that you are still SO great for the kids, even with the cluster headaches, who may or may not have the support at home they get at school. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283475423/11#11 New CH.com Forum/Medications,  Treatments,  Therapies http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283475423/11#11 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:13:34 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283475423/10#10">his wife wrote</a> on <b>Yesterday</b> at 10:41pm:</b><br /><div>Thank you so much for the information.  This is such a great group of people with everybody bringing their own experiences and expertise to the table, all to help others.    <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/clap2.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/clap2.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/clap2.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" />  I hope I can return the favor someday.    </div><br /><br />Stick around, and you will get that chance!  We will be happy to have the help.  Many tend to try to forget CH in between cycles.  I'm not being critical here, I wish I could do the same, but the ones who stick around when they don't need the help personally make a BIG difference.  (They also are in a lot better position when the beast does come back because they have been learning as new things come out.  Hint, Hint <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />)<br /><br />Jerry http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283700676/16#16 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283700676/16#16 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 03:50:57 GMT <div>Gina,<br /><br />You might want to ask you doc for an Rx for oxygen therapy.  It's a lot easier on you than pain meds, less costly, and it's better than 80% effective if you can get the Rx written for a flow rate of 15 to 25 liters/minute.<br /><br />The following link will give you the "How To" obtain a properly written Rx for oxygen therapy with a non-rebreathing mask:<br /><br />Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login;sesredir=num~1283700676"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/login.png" alt="Login" title="Login" border="0" /></a> or <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/register.png" alt="Register" title="Register" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If your doc looks at you like you have two heads, hand him the printouts at the end of the above link.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />V/R, Batch</div> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283982780/1#1 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283982780/1#1 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 01:38:34 GMT THAT is a dangerous mind!!!!!!!!!! <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283286024/17#17 New CH.com Forum/Meetings and Gatherings http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283286024/17#17 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 01:36:21 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283286024/5#5">LadyLuv wrote</a> on Sep 1^st, 2010 at 9:58am:</b><br /><div>[quote author=525F5F585F5F300 link=1283286024/0#0 date=1283286024]<span>PS... Tell Mrs. Deej to get to working on Louie Con or Some Con.... <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /><br /></span> </div><br /><br />I put a call in to the Best Western in Bridgeton, we have been playing phone tag.  Will try again tomorrow.  If I can get a banquet room (something bigger than a guest room) would that work for everyone?  If there is a charge, would you all be willing to pitch in a few dollars a piece to offset cost?<br /><br />Lemme know!   <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283938795/8#8 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283938795/8#8 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:59:53 GMT <div><b>Shana Tova</div>  to you and yours,with MANY more to come</b>.....Lenny http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283966863/5#5 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283966863/5#5 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:29:06 GMT Ground and center.  When/if you feel an attack coming on, find something solid that you can grab hold of.  Think about what you are holding on to, start breathing slow, deep breaths, in your nose and out your mouth (reminds me of the old ditty, "the worms crawl in the worms crawl out, in your nose and out your mouth~sorry a bit tired and slap happy).  *Think* your heart rate down, listen to it as it slows down.  <br /><br />Think about it this way, panic attacks will not kill you.  They may make you feel like you are dying, but they will not kill you.<br /><br />And another sappy piece of advice here, quit thinking about what will be and just think about what *is*. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283969210/6#6 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283969210/6#6 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:45:37 GMT OMG that is so funny. Shoulder and Ribs!  Ha Ha Ha. Can't wait til I get home to enjoy dinner with him. Actually can't wait til he gets here with me tomorrow first! <br /><br />Thanks again all!   http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283651953/13#13 New CH.com Forum/Getting to Know Ya http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283651953/13#13 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:40:59 GMT Unfortunatly due to higher taxes I had to change my health insurance to a very high dedutable so I can't afford to see any doctors now. The feed back I have gotten from you all has really helped though. At least I know that there are others out there who also are dealing with similar problems. I thought I was the only one...really I did. You have given me some ideas on dealing with this. Maybe it's inflamed nerves. At least it's not fatal! Been in a good deal of pain for the past 24hrs  <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" />  and I'm not looking forward to getting up at 3am to go to work tomorrow morning. It's not the getting up, it's the trying to go to sleep in a 2 hours.  Wish I could just take my head off and set it aside on the nightstand so I could sleep. Maybe a hot shower will help. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283531471/11#11 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283531471/11#11 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:11:49 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283531471/10#10">Mattrf AKA BigMatt wrote</a> on <b>Yesterday</b> at 11:59am:</b><br /><div>This would be so easy if only I had no family or friends and no one who would miss me, but I do a lot of people so I drudge on.<br /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" /> </div><br />This sucks <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" /> So sorry Matt but remember we are all here for you 24/7, PF wishes on the way my friend! Hang in there...<br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283971825/5#5 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283971825/5#5 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:03:14 GMT How can he possible become an EMT with that criminal history?  <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/shocked.gif" border="0" alt="Shocked" title="Shocked" /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282653081/14#14 New CH.com Forum/Getting to Know Ya http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282653081/14#14 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:43:50 GMT Max - very sorry to hear about your French slam experience - Please tell me that you're using 1/3 to 1/2 doses of the imigran injections - not a full dose for each attack? http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283306989/17#17 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283306989/17#17 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:42:15 GMT I get photophobic and audiophobic just before a CH hits (or shadows) and for me it helps as it gives me a little bit extra warning that the CH is about to arrive. Once the CH or shadow has gone I'm no longer photophobic or audiophobic.<br /><br />My partner is now so in tune with these two symptoms that she knows before I even say anything what is happening just from my body language in reacting to these two phobias.<br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282945545/17#17 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282945545/17#17 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:14:11 GMT I was October to February last time. It was my first documented CH bout, but may have had some short ones prior (just thought it was a daily headache or due to my many concussions). I'm not looking forward to next month, as I already saw what the drastic change in temperature, the heat, and the sudden change from a sunny day to a rainy day can do. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1275156216/29#29 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1275156216/29#29 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:47:31 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1275156216/28#28">Brew wrote</a> on <b>Yesterday</b> at 10:31am:</b><br /><div> <b>Quote:</b><br /><div>...but it's kinda like having come through a hurricane and acting as if nothing happened. </div><br />Or having just gotten off the phone with your health insurance customer service department.... </div><br /><br />But that's still better than NOT having a health insurance customer service department to argue with.........<br /><br /><br /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283966960/0#0 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283966960/0#0 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:29:20 GMT A lady about 8 months pregnant got on a bus.  She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her.<br /><br />She immediately moved to another seat.<br /><br />This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved again.<br /><br />The man seemed more amused.<br /><br />When on the fourth move, the man burst out laughing, <br /><br />She complained to the driver and he had the man arrested.<br /><br />The case came up in court.<br /><br />The judge asked the man (about 20 years old), <br />What he had to say for himself.<br /><br />The man replied, 'Well your Honor, it was like this: When the lady got on the bus, I couldn't help but notice her condition. <br /><br />She sat down under a sign that said, 'The Double Mint Twins are coming' and I grinned. <br /><br />Then she moved and sat under a sign that said, <br />'Logan's Liniment will reduce the swelling,' and I had to smile. <br /><br />Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign that said, 'William's Big Stick Did the Trick,' and I could hardly contain myself. <br /><br />But, Your Honor, when she moved the fourth time <br />and sat under a sign that said, 'Goodyear Rubber could have prevented this Accident!' <br /><br />... I just lost it.'<br /><br />'CASE DISMISSED!!' <br /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283965767/0#0 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283965767/0#0 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:09:27 GMT A guy walked into the local welfare office to pick up his check.<br />He marched straight up to the counter and said, "Hi. You know.... I just HATE drawing welfare.  I'd really rather have a job."<br /><br />The social worker behind the counter said, "Your timing is excellent.  We just got a job opening from a very wealthy old man who wants a<br />Chauffeur and bodyguard for his beautiful daughter. You'll have to drive around in his 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL, and he will supply all of your<br />clothes.<br /> <br />'Because of the long hours, meals will be  provided. You'll also be expected to escort the daughter on her overseas holiday trips. This is<br />rather awkward to say but you will also have as part of your job assignment to satisfy her sexual urges as the daughter is in her mid-20's and has a rather strong sex drive."<br /><br />The guy, just plain wide-eyed and drooling at the mouth said, "You're bullshittin' me!"<br /><br />The social worker said, "Yeah, but  ... You started it when you walked through the door."<br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283694426/6#6 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283694426/6#6 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:10:23 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283694426/3#3">Callico wrote</a> on Sep 6^th, 2010 at 12:56am:</b><br /><div>I'm sorry anyone's life comes to an end.  He will just not me missed around here.  <br /><br />For the newbies, I'm really not heartless.  I'm sorry for his family's grief, but the man caused a great deal of pain on this board.<br /><br />Jerry </div><br /><br /><br />I couldn't have said it any better Jerry...<br /><br />LadyLuv<br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283870003/7#7 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283870003/7#7 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:00:56 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283870003/4#4">Mosaicwench wrote</a> on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 12:07pm:</b><br /><div>I think there's some law that prohibits them from disclosing he was green . . . . isn't that racist?  <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> </div><br /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/hewey.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/crackup.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/hewey.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/crackup.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283903622/18#18 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283903622/18#18 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:45:25 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283903622/17#17">Guiseppi wrote</a> on <b>Yesterday</b> at 9:37am:</b><br /><div>Yeah..The icing artwork is a crack up. <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br />Joe </div><br /><br /><div>So is the subject matter.... </div> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283905525/18#18 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283905525/18#18 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:42:14 GMT So happy for you. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283928436/3#3 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283928436/3#3 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:40:38 GMT Thanks for the input, Joe.  I just can't buy the facade about this and I don't ever recall homicide not being excessive.  The eighties even had a ongoing count of a brash 20+ number of police deaths who tried but apparently were just in the way.  <br /><br />Making a TV series of this can only be done with a creative departure from reality being that there's more interest and hope watching the Lions.  Perhaps seeing fictional success will be inspiring.  I can't picture a one in three suspect rate exemplarly interesting without making this look as hopeless as has been.<br /><br />One plus is Hall of Fame basketball player and extremely successful businessman (with beautiful younger wife) as well as upstanding person overall, Dave Bing, is now mayor.  As a kid, the kind of guy that made you open right to the morning sports page to see how many points he scored influencing a tone for the day.  He's a great role model, BS don't fly and he takes no shit now. <br /><br />He would be good to figure in and play himself. City economics is a high priority though, he's shown a face of justice to top personnel who've confronted him used to the status quo.  As a businessman, he knows safe means attracting town business. <br />  <br /><br />thanks, you frankly summed up an all too true situation. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283187620/23#23 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283187620/23#23 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 05:15:43 GMT I have to agree with Marc. I know working and struggling is impossible for some, but for many of us, I think it is beneficial to work even if we struggle at the capacity we are able. <br /><br />With many of us, isolating ourselves during cluster cycles is a major issue. If we keep working, even if it is tremendously difficult, I believe it has a positive psychological impact for many. It keeps us out and active and gives us something else to focus on besides when the next hit will come. Remember, I didn't say this was for everybody.<br /><br />This works for me though. I first developed cluster headaches early on during university. I continued to go to school and complete my degree taking 18+ credit hours each semester and working 20+ hours a week while I was getting as many as 8 hits a day. I struggled terribly, but I managed to graduate Summa Cum Laude in 4 years with the help of medication and plenty of caffeine. I hid my headaches until my very last semester from everyone. After I came out about my headaches to my professors (and boss) this made things easier. They understood and allowed me extra time that I needed to get things done on occasion, especially when I was doing 3 days of DHE infusions. This is where the letter describing cluster headache from OUCH is particularly useful. <br /><br />Now I am a teacher, which is a very high stress job. I have to constantly be "on" or else children could suffer. I would never give this up for the world, regardless of how difficult it is for me. It shows me how strong I truly am and gives me something to be psychologically positive about. I know this isn't for everyone but would encourage those who feel it might help to give it a try before attempting SS or disability, though there is no shame in getting it should you completely need it. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283898385/1#1 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283898385/1#1 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 03:01:47 GMT Does a guy even need to think that his wife has to be in earshot for this to be true? http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283786627/14#14 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283786627/14#14 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 01:14:22 GMT Had my wisdom teeth pulled about 15 years ago along with two others I all but smashed out with the claw of my hammer, I only started getting CH about this time last year so I don't think it can be connected .<br /><br />God bless<br /><br />Nigel http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283829043/4#4 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283829043/4#4 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:14:00 GMT That sucks Dan. <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" /><br /><br />Joe http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283309647/9#9 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283309647/9#9 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:03:44 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283309647/8#8">Barry_T_Coles wrote</a> on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 7:08pm:</b><br /><div><b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283309647/4#4">Ginger S. wrote</a> on Sep 5^th, 2010 at 9:41am:</b><br /><div>A little revenge  <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br /> </div><br /><br />Touché <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br />Good advice </div><br /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br />Should have called this thread battle of the sexes  <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283174807/32#32 New CH.com Forum/Medications,  Treatments,  Therapies http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283174807/32#32 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 23:17:05 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283174807/31#31">kika wrote</a> on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 6:39pm:</b><br /><div>Does anyone else feel tired all the next day? </div><br /><br />Sometimes if beginning use, effects can kick harder, last longer.  It may not always drag so persistently.  Like a new flavored toothpaste, it tastes fresh and flavorful the first few brushings, then becomes unnnoticed.  <br /><br />The "less is more" is a different thought.  I seem to be having trouble with consistency between brands to even get the sandman to visit sometimes, so don't have any usage parallels with helpful parameters.<br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833594/1#1 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833594/1#1 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 23:14:30 GMT <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283875328/6#6 New CH.com Forum/Medications,  Treatments,  Therapies http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283875328/6#6 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:48:02 GMT <b>Quote:</b><br /><div>Chiropractor prescribed nasal spray cured my CH </div><br /><br />Bone adjustments now in a nasal spray, cures CH, too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283875328/2#2">Brew wrote</a> on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 1:11pm:</b><br /><div>Imagine what might go on in the minds of folks who click on the "Last Post" link to this thread (in the right-most column) and never see your <b><div>"Just kidding."</div></b> </div><br /><br />Weird for a moment feeliing like Ozzie in the Blizzard of Oz. <br /><br />How do I know, I got left behind <br />Everyone goes through changes <br />Looking to find the truth <br />Don't look at me for answers <br />Don't ask me - I don't know <br />How am I supposed to know <br /><br />...<br /><br />Ya gotta believe in someone asking me who is right, <br />Asking me who to follow, don't ask me, I don't know, <br />I don't know - I don't know - I don't know <br /><br /><br /><br />Beyond the reach of Auntie Em.  Even the Scarecrow thought it best to go his own way.  Toto split with him.<br /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281324318/37#37 New CH.com Forum/Medications,  Treatments,  Therapies http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281324318/37#37 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:53:24 GMT Thanks Brew!<br /><br />She is just upping me on everything!  <br /><br />Just keep feeding the beast more!  As it is I sit I sleep, not good on the subway.  Missed a few stops that way.  <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />Red, Hope your doing well! http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283572425/14#14 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283572425/14#14 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:52:48 GMT <div>Jim,<br /><br />I'm likely one of the strongest and most vocal proponents of using oxygen therapy as an abortive for cluster headache.  It is so effective for me that with the exception of an occasional snort of sumatriptan during airline travel or when trapped away from a source of oxygen, oxygen therapy at flow rates that support hyperventilation is all I use.  <br /><br />I take no preventatives, but I do take a regimen of calcium citrate tablets that also contain vitamin D3, magnesium and zinc washed down with a couple glasses of homemade sugar free lemonade, limeade, or Baja Bob's sugar free margarita mix when I start into a high cycle.  <br /><br />I find this regimen lowers the frequency and intensity of my cluster headaches better than 90% of the time.   It also appears to work more effectively if taken just prior to a meal as it acts as a buffer on the stomach's gastric juices when the acid content is highest.   This buffering mechanism helps to elevate the low arterial pH that usually accompanies my high cycles.<br /><br />Now here's the kicker...  As with nearly all methods of intervention for cluster headaches, there are exceptions.  The high cycles I experience in the spring and fall tend to be more severe than at other times of the year.  These cycles tend to last 10 days to two weeks and are characterized by an increase in the frequency of my cluster headaches with very fast onset and rise times to higher pain intensity levels... like two to three minutes from no pain to a 7 or 8 heavy hitter on the 10-Point Headache Pain Scale.  <br /><br />For what it's worth these two particular high cycle times coincide with the increase in frequency of cycle start times reported by episodic sufferers who took the cluster headache survey in December of 2008.  A plot of this data is shown in the graph below:<br /><br />Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login;sesredir=num~1283572425"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/login.png" alt="Login" title="Login" border="0" /></a> or <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/register.png" alt="Register" title="Register" border="0" /></a> <br /><br />During these two periods, rapid aborts, even with oxygen therapy at flow rates that support hyperventilation, can become scarce a hen's teeth no matter how early I start.   Under normal conditions I average of 3 to 4 minutes for an abort, but during these two time periods, my abort times jump up to an average of 8 minutes if I start early and 12 minutes if the cluster headache hits while sleeping and has a head start up the pain scale.<br /><br />The only possible way I'm aware of where oxygen therapy might have any measurable efficacy as a preventative involves using this method as an abortive at oxygen flow rates that support hyperventilation on every attack no matter how minor.  We saw this preventative effect during the analysis of abort data from a small informal pilot study of this method of oxygen therapy.<br /><br />The exact mechanism or mechanisms involved are unclear, but it appears to involve a cumulative effect as the frequency, intensity and abort times experienced by all 7 participants, while using this method of oxygen therapy, all tended lower over the 8-week data collection period.  One possible explanation other than improved lung functions from this aggressive method of oxygen therapy is a condition called vascular toning... <br /><br />During the pilot study we collected data on 366 aborts with this method of oxygen therapy from seven cluster headache sufferers, 6 chronic and 1 episodic.  When we analyzed the abort data, we found that all seven participants experienced a reduction in the frequency, intensity, and duration of their attacks with continued and repeated use of oxygen therapy at flow rates that support hyperventilation... <br /><br />The following chart illustrates the weekly averages for frequency of attacks, pain intensity and abort times from the first week through Week-8 of the data collection period from one of the participants.<br /><br />Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login;sesredir=num~1283572425"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/login.png" alt="Login" title="Login" border="0" /></a> or <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/register.png" alt="Register" title="Register" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's also significant to note that the weekly average pain intensity and abort times dropped continuously from the first abort at the start of this data collection period to the last on Week-8.  This same pattern was also consistent among the other participants.<br /><br />The overall efficacy of this method of oxygen therapy was better than 99% with 365 successful aborts out of 366 attempts logged by the 7 participants and an overall average abort time of 7 minutes for attacks at pain levels 3 through 9.<br /><br />As you can also see there was an initial spike in the weekly average frequency of attacks through week-4 then a rapid drop through week-8.  Again, this pattern was consistent for all seven participants and it helped identify a phenomenon we now call re-attacks. Nearly all re-attacks occurred within a time period between 15 and 45 minutes following a successful abort.<br /><br />What appears to be happening with re-attacks while using this method of oxygen therapy is the abort times are so fast, they abort the pain of the cluster headache, but the total time in hyperoxia is so short (<10 minutes), it's not sufficient to abort the triggering mechanism.  When the effects of hyperoxia and respiratory alkalosis dissipate, this takes 15 to 20 minutes after completing this method of therapy, and the triggering mechanism is still present, the attack resumes.<br /><br />After a further analysis of the abort data for all flow rates, we found there were very few instances of re-attacks when abort times were between 15 and 20 minutes and none if the abort times were 20 minutes or longer.<br /><br />Based on this information we modified the therapy procedures to add additional time breathing 100% oxygen after the abort at a normal respiration rates (flow rates of 7 to 9 liters/minute) to bring the total time in hyperoxia up to 15 minutes.<br /><br />The concept of vascular toning, also called cardiovascular toning, isn't new. Physicians and nutritionists recommend daily aerobic workouts to strengthen the cardiovascular system.  Vascular toning involves strengthening and increasing the elasticity of the smooth muscles that line the arteries, arterioles and capillaries in and around the trigeminal nerve.  <br /><br />I'm of the opinion that if these vascular structures are physically toned up by repeated use of this aggressive method of oxygen therapy, they become more resistant to the triggering mechanism. <br /><br />It's kind of like doing curls with a dumb bell weight to strengthen the biceps.  Do reps for 5 minutes 4 to 5 times a day and your biceps will grow in size, strength and overall muscle tone.<br /><br />The same thing happens to the muscles lining our arteries every time we hyperventilate long enough with oxygen therapy to push our circulatory and respiratory systems into respiratory alkalosis triggering the artery and capillary muscles to contract in vasoconstriction...<br /><br />I've also found the reverse of vascular toning may be true as well...  By sitting around doing nothing about low-level headaches for long periods of time, the arteries and capillaries in and around my trigeminal nerve may be in a state of complete dilation and losing muscle tone in the process...   <br /><br />Even if this method of oxygen therapy is not fully effective as a preventative in reducing the frequency and intensity of cluster headache, I think it works well enough to be worth a try as an abortive...  Moreover, when coupled with the regimen of calcium citrate tablets taken with sugar free lemonade, limeade, or margarita mix, the results are encouraging.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />V/R, Batch</div><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283759011/2#2 New CH.com Forum/Medications,  Treatments,  Therapies http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283759011/2#2 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:50:38 GMT I had my wifes friend do this to me a couple a years ago when I was also giving chiro a whirl.  Well, as it feels great, it did nothing for my CH.  It would be a great cranial massage to get after a cluster cycle <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833358/2#2 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833358/2#2 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:49:40 GMT lol good one http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283881529/0#0 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283881529/0#0 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:45:29 GMT Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login;sesredir=num~1283881529"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/login.png" alt="Login" title="Login" border="0" /></a> or <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/register.png" alt="Register" title="Register" border="0" /></a><br /><br />i was just reading about this.<br />thought to share it in case someone in the board  who lives in the area wants to attend this.<br /><br />pf wishes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283879575/0#0 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283879575/0#0 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:12:55 GMT Interesting article.  Doesn't apply directly to us, but shows possible potential.<br /><br />Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login;sesredir=num~1283879575"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/login.png" alt="Login" title="Login" border="0" /></a> or <a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register"><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Buttons/English/register.png" alt="Register" title="Register" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Jerry http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283841803/6#6 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283841803/6#6 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:33:11 GMT <i>In the morning, I noticed that I had broken my toe.  Didn't even feel it at the time.</i> <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/shocked.gif" border="0" alt="Shocked" title="Shocked" /> Tell me that sentence doesn't summarize just how much CH hurts! <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />Joe http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283797994/9#9 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283797994/9#9 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:31:06 GMT Jeeber makes a great point. When you're getting creamed all you can think of is I want a fast fix...everything else is pain and frustration.<br /><br />As soon as the cycle ends......take a bunch of time to start doing research....get a good relationship with a doc and an oxygen supply house. When my cycle starts, I already have an 8 pack of E-Tanks that stay in the garage year round, and I'm always stocking up on Imitrex and my prevent, lithium and my transitional med, prednisone. So when a cycle starts, I call my neuro and schedule an appointment a month or so away. Start my prednisone taper while ramping up on my lithium. Already have my 02 and my trex for break thru's. A month later when I can finally get in to see my neuro, we do blood work and update all my prescriptions. <br /><br />Beats getting caught with nothing and spending that first month begging for cancellation appointmnets, trying to get by on coffee and red bull! <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />Joe http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283193885/10#10 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283193885/10#10 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:05:47 GMT I only ever use the trex pills as a nightime preventative on occasions.   Taken before bed will guarantee me a good night sleep.<br /><br />Verap, pretty good stuff. Lithium....works well for me except some stomach issues with it<br /><br />melatonin.....alot of people swear by it.  I have taken it but not sure if it helped at all. Cheap enough to give it a try http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283350160/21#21 New CH.com Forum/Cluster Headache Specific http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283350160/21#21 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:35:13 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283350160/18#18">wimsey1 wrote</a> on Sep 6^th, 2010 at 7:58am:</b><br /><div><b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283350160/15#15">Brew wrote</a> on Sep 4^th, 2010 at 11:48am:</b><br /><div>Something about most non-CH people having "normal" serotonin levels. I'm pretty sure we CH'ers are down a quart or so.  </div><br /><br />What's the interaction or connection between melatonin and seratonin? Is melatonin a derivative or byproduct of seratonin?  </div><br />Melatonin is a byproduct of serotonin.  The serotonin in your body gets changed over to melatonin when the sun goes down. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283122108/16#16 New CH.com Forum/Getting to Know Ya http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283122108/16#16 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:49:59 GMT <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />Joe http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281592403/25#25 New CH.com Forum/Medications,  Treatments,  Therapies http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281592403/25#25 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:21:40 GMT <b>Quote:</b><br /><div>I had a chance to educate an ER crew one day when I was brought in by ambulance after pulling a "Joe" (crashed my bicycle) then had a CH in the ER. The nurse said "what do you need? I'll get the Doc"  I pointed to the O2 outlet on the wall, said non-rebreather mask. They got it going, I cranked it up to stay with me - over their objections. </div><br /><br />The only time I went to the ER with a cluster was pre-this site, and it was a nightmare. I went after 3 hours of unremitting KIP10. I got there, and they not only wouldn't let me walk, they strapped me down. And I had to wait hours before they'd give me O2. And then it was respiratory flow. And...even though my neuro was on call, they wouldn't call her. She finally came in at 6am, and when she found me, she got right to work. I later learned she ran a briefing for all ER doctors and nurses on CHs and their treatment. At least I was able to serve as an example of what ought not be done when a Clusterhead comes in to the ER. lance http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283011948/9#9 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283011948/9#9 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:59:41 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283011948/5#5">Bob P wrote</a> on Sep 5^th, 2010 at 9:40pm:</b><br /><div>Nope, ... NOT 2 million a year for life! </div><br /><br />Eh, chances are it's always been more than twenty million to one he didn't suck anyway.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283555490/18#18 New CH.com Forum/General Posts http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283555490/18#18 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:21:43 GMT <b><a href="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283555490/17#17">Mike NZ wrote</a> on Sep 6^th, 2010 at 7:43pm:</b><br /><div>I hope all these posts about the earthquake isn't putting anyone off visiting New Zealand which has some of the most incredible scenery in the world to enjoy.  </div><br /><br />Heck no.  If life was unhurried enough to not pay more to fly around NZ while visiting, or to avoid being involved in congesting traffic, it's hard to imagine a better loooong train ride top to bottom and back a couple times.     <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />from Charlie's link:<br /><br /> <b>Quote:</b><br /><div>The quake comes as New Zealand, whose snowcapped peaks and verdant valleys formed the backdrop to the Academy Award-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy ... </div><br /><br />Nice choice.   <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1218196089/50#50 New CH.com Forum/Meetings and Gatherings http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1218196089/50#50 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:39:54 GMT Hi<br /><br />Nice to see other people from the UK in here.<br /><br />I'm in West Yorkshire. <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283778585/13#13 New CH.com Forum/Getting to Know Ya http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283778585/13#13 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 04:45:57 GMT Welcome Leah!<br /><br />You've just found all the ammunition you could ever require to fight the beast, except of course a cure, but hopefully that's not too far away either.<br />Good luck with your journey, the people here are fantastic and some of the toughest around! You are in good company here, if you cant find the answer's here, just ask and we will try our best to help.<br />                           Regards Shell <img src="http://www.clusterheadaches.com/yabbfiles/Smilies/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283834029/0#0 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283834029/0#0 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 04:33:49 GMT Mr. Smith wanted to become a teacher in the worst way, but the only job he could find was as an instructor at an all female college teaching sex education. His wife was a very jealous woman so Mr. Smith decided he would tell his wife that he would be teaching sailing at this college so that she would not get angry. He was very happy and for months all was well. As fate would have it, one day in the grocery store check out lane, Mrs. Smith overheard a group of girls standing in line behind her talking about college and their instructor Mr. Smith. The girls went on and on about how great this Mr. Smith was at teaching their class. The cashier handed Mrs. Smith her change and said, "Have a great day Mrs. Smith, and thank you, again." One of the girls in line heard the cashier, and asked Mrs. Smith if she was related to the Mr. Smith that was teaching at the college. Mrs. Smith replied, "Yes, he is my husband." Well that set off a torrent of accolades about how knowledgeable Mr. Smith was about the subject matter he was teaching, about how he got the whole class to discuss their fears about learning the subject. Well Mrs. Smith was taken back by what she heard from these girls and replied, "I don't know how you find him to be so gifted at teaching you this course. You know he only tried it twice in his life. The first time he tried it, he got sick, and the second time, his hat blew off and he just quit." http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833944/0#0 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833944/0#0 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 04:32:24 GMT A man and his wife were driving through country on his way from New York to California. Looking at his fuel gauge, he decided to stop at the next gasoline station and fill up. About 15 minutes later, he spots a Mobil station and pulls over to the high octane pump.<br /><br />"What can I do for y'all?" asks the attendant. "Fill `er up with high test," replies the driver. While the attendant is filling up the tank, he's looking the car up and down. "What kinda car is this?" he asks. "I never seen one like it before." "Well," responds the driver, his chest swelling up with pride, "this, my boy is a 1999 Cadillac DeVille."<br /><br />"What all's it got in it?" asks the attendant. "Well," says the driver, "it has everything. It's loaded with power steering, power seats, power sun roof, power mirrors, AM/FM radio with a 10 deck CD player in the trunk with 100 watts per channel, 8 speaker stereo, rack and pinion steering, disk brakes all around, leather interior, digital instrument package, and best of all, a 8.8 liter V12 engine."<br /><br />"Wow," says the attendant, "that's really something!" "How much do I owe you for the gasoline?" asks the driver. "That'll be $30.17," says the attendant.<br /><br />The driver pulls out his money clip and peels off a $20 and a $10. He goes into his other pocket and pulls out a handful of change. Mixed up with the change are a few golf tees. "What are those little wooden things?" asks the attendant. "That's what I put my balls on when I drive," says the driver. "Wow," says the attendant, "those Cadillac people think of everything!" http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833802/0#0 New CH.com Forum/Funnies and Jokes http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283833802/0#0 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 04:30:02 GMT This man, his wife and their Border Collie, Maisy were out for a drive in the country one afternoon in their new convertible, with the top down. The husband and wife were enjoying the scenery as they drove along. While unbeknownst to them, Maisy gave birth to seven puppies while laying on the back seat of the automobile. The couple continued to drive along, unaware of the new arrivals. Soon the road began to deteriorate and was beginning to become quite rough. Suddenly, the car ran over a deep pothole in the road, and one of Maisy's puppies bounced up and out of the car, landing on the roadway just in front of a police car that had been following the man and his wife.<br /><br />The police officer switched on his lights and siren, and soon had the couple pulled over to the side of the road. What are you pulling me over for? Queried the startled driver. The officer responded, "I pulled you over for creating a "Road Hazard, for other drivers!" What hazard? Asked the man. "A puppy bounced out of your car and put myself, and several other drivers at risk, trying to avoid hitting it." Now your Drivers License and Proof of Insurance please. Thank you Sir... And the 'Bitches' name, Sir. Hey! How dare you call my wife a bitch! Sir, I was referring to the dog! Oh... Her name is Maisy. What do you want her name for, officer? Well Sir, after I write your ticket for "Endangering Vehicular Traffic", I am going to cite your dog, Maisy, for Littering!<br />