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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> new to boards http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1258606095 Message started by lcerbone on Nov 18^th, 2009 at 11:48pm

Title: new to boards
Post by lcerbone on Nov 18^th, 2009 at 11:48pm

HEllo all,
So i was idagnosed with clusters over 6 years ago. It was diagnosed because there was nothing else it could be after all the cat scans and m.r.is i had to got hru first. Anyhow I have all the symptoms , waking up about an hour after I go to sleep, extreme pain, one sided behind eye. What I dont have is swollen red or droopy eye, no tearing and no running nose, (not normally sometime my eye will tear,are all symptoms different?

Title: Re: new to boards
Post by Bob_Johnson on Nov 19^th, 2009 at 1:34pm

Variations in specific symptoms is common: One of the factors which can make it difficult to get a good diagnosis.

Are you seeking any specific information??

Title: Re: new to boards
Post by Dallas Denny 62 on Nov 19^th, 2009 at 1:59pm

When my clusters first started I had all of the nose, eye symptoms. About 10 years ago they all went away for the most part, (every once in a while my nose will run), leaving only the pain. I guess the only thing that stays the same with the beast is that nothin ever stays the same...lol.

Sorry you had the need to find us but welcome home!

Dallas Denny

Title: Re: new to boards
Post by Jrcox on Nov 19^th, 2009 at 2:34pm

welcome, sorry we had to meet this way. Please educate yourself on this site, Read, read and read

Jrcox

Title: Re: new to boards
Post by LeLimey on Nov 19^th, 2009 at 3:12pm

When I first started with CH I was a "classic" clusterhead (well except for being a girlie type of course!) Now I can have one or two or no autonomic symptoms when I get hit, it varies.
There is no such thing as a narrow profile for ch'ers. We all vary - what's right for YOU?

Oh and welcome!!
Helen

Title: Re: new to boards
Post by Jennie on Nov 19^th, 2009 at 3:31pm

Hi there

Yes I think everyone has diff. symptoms. I myself have never had the tearing until this cycle. But have always had all of the other symptoms. Each person is diff.

I am also new to this site, but am far from new to CH's. I have had them for about 5 or 6 years now.

This site is amazing, I am sure you will find lots of helpful info. here as well and meet some great people!

I'm glad you found us!

Keep us posted!

Title: Re: new to boards
Post by Callico on Nov 20^th, 2009 at 5:39pm

The only constant I've found with CH over the last 32+ yrs is its inconsistancy.

Not every one gets the runny nose and the teary eye. Sometimes Horner's comes with it and sometimes it doesn't. All of the ancillary symptoms come and go for some of us, others remain constant with them.

I used to get a runny nose on the right side just a bit before a hit would take place, but recently I don't get one at all, although my sinus on the right side will drain down my throat.

Jerry