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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> Does the KNOT in the back of the NECK TRIGGER.. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1311638443 Message started by Wendy1 on Jul 25^th, 2011 at 8:00pm

Title: Does the KNOT in the back of the NECK TRIGGER..
Post by Wendy1 on Jul 25^th, 2011 at 8:00pm

I know about all the usual triggers, but wondered so many times (about an hr ago, matter of fact) if the 'ganglion' or 'knot' that is present during a cycle causes certain pressure on the blood vessel to trigger the headache (as when lying down)... I fell asleep for an hr or so lying down and woke to a 8-9... but it went away quicker than most... hmmm, just wondered your opinion...

Title: Re: Does the KNOT in the back of the NECK TRIGGER..
Post by anthony g on Jul 25^th, 2011 at 8:27pm

very interesting cause I get a "ganglion" knot in back between my shoulder while in cycle and feel more uncomfortable when laying down and always felt like it was totally related but dont have answer either but riased a good question I feel it is related just another beasty pleasure i guess
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Title: Re: Does the KNOT in the back of the NECK TRIGGER..
Post by Wendy1 on Jul 25^th, 2011 at 8:29pm

I don't think every h/a is triggered by position, but I do feel some are... and wondering what others think.

Title: Re: Does the KNOT in the back of the NECK TRIGGER..
Post by Bob Johnson on Jul 26^th, 2011 at 11:25am

It's been some time since we had a long thread on this subject. Several years ago it was a regular topic, for some reason.

Bu yes, a long tlme ago I could trigger an attack by sitting in a soft chair with pressure abou kidney level. Was interesting that if, at the first sign, I jumped up it would abort development. Sleeping on my ack evoked the same response.

Title: Re: Does the KNOT in the back of the NECK TRIGGER..
Post by JHK07 on Jul 26^th, 2011 at 11:51am

My unscientific opinion. I don't believe it is a trigger. I am more apt to believe it is a symptom caused by the stress and anxiety these things bring on. Furthermore, having the "knot" very well may aggravate the CH (not trigger). Thus, a yucky cycle! Have someone work on that knot. Your head may get better. Just my 2 cents.

Title: Re: Does the KNOT in the back of the NECK TRIGGER..
Post by Bob P on Jul 26^th, 2011 at 7:18pm

Quote:

I fell asleep for an hr or so lying down and woke to a 8-9

REM sleep trigger