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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> is this a normal cycle? http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1246853564 Message started by stully on Jul 6^th, 2009 at 12:12am

Title: is this a normal cycle?
Post by stully on Jul 6^th, 2009 at 12:12am

hope everybody had a good 4th,i have a question about my cycle first my ch's were everyday at 900am always a kip8-10,then it switched to 300pm everyday now its first night at 900pm kip9-10 for a solid 2 hours then after i fall asleep,the next day,day 2 i have a constant pain in my right temple all day feeling kinda hung over and thinking the big one is coming and it dosent,day 3 is a wonderful day feeling great no pain in the temple no ch's then day 3 night this whole thing starts over again,does this mean anything like maybe im getting ready to cycle out or does anyone else's cycle do this

Title: Re: is this a normal cycle?
Post by Bob_Johnson on Jul 6^th, 2009 at 11:50am

The textbook definition is misleading: Cycles do not have to be regular in time/duration/etc.; the location/intensity, etc. of pain may wander/change over time. Especially with newly emerging cases, it may take months, even years, before some kind of stability develops.

Your main defense is to be aware of a developing attack/cycle so that you can get the right meds on hand. Beyond that, being flexible and not excessively worried about changes are good qualities to develop.

Title: Re: is this a normal cycle?
Post by Bob G. on Jul 6^th, 2009 at 12:30pm

Mine is like yours. I'm on my "hangover" day, BUT it could change at any given moment. >:(

Title: Re: is this a normal cycle?
Post by coach_bill on Jul 6^th, 2009 at 1:39pm

It is very hard to pattern ch. i suggest you make notes of time and days.

Coach Bill

Title: Re: is this a normal cycle?
Post by Callico on Jul 6^th, 2009 at 6:40pm

I've never had a "normal" cycle.

Jerry