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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> Must.not.take.a.nap. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1315615078 Message started by slacker032 on Sep 9^th, 2011 at 8:37pm

Title: Must.not.take.a.nap.
Post by slacker032 on Sep 9^th, 2011 at 8:37pm

So sleepy after fighting the beast all night.

Title: Re: Must.not.take.a.nap.
Post by B.Baer on Sep 9^th, 2011 at 10:40pm

Sucks, I sure know what that's like, hope the Beast leaves you alone long enough to get some rest.

I too can't nap, when in cycle, but could get some limited rest at night... an hour here or there. I don't know what abortives work for you but, Oxygen has been my silver bullet in times like these... Melatonin is a staple of my daily intake as well...

All the best, I've been out of the loop, Northeast Pa. here, flooding, TALK about headaches..... I have not had internet or phone service, other than cell for over a week, just got the DSL line up and going today.

Here's hoping you can get some rest very soon.

Baer

Title: Re: Must.not.take.a.nap.
Post by slacker032 on Sep 9^th, 2011 at 10:49pm

Thanks. Yea, oxygen has been a lifesaver and I just started taking Melatonin last night. It didn't help but I've read on this board that it could take a few days to really take effect.

Best of luck with the flooding and stay safe.

Title: Re: Must.not.take.a.nap.
Post by B.Baer on Sep 9^th, 2011 at 11:42pm

Thanks Slacker, we are out of the "Flood Zone" but the damage in the surrounding area is amazing and the damage to the infra-structure is beyond belief. Bridges, phone lines DSL etc. Gonna be a long weekend for those in the "Zone"....

Play with the dosage of the Melatonin, I use 9mg. per night, it takes a few days for it to regulate your system.

I've also learned from Dr. Rozen, that the brand you use can alter the effects, strange but true, we're all different, I used to buy the stuff from "Sam's Club" switched to Natures Bounty purchased from CVS and relatively inexpensive and saw a difference. I tried up to 15 mg. but got the best results from 9 mg.

Batch has had great results from an anti-inflammatory regime' , I've started it, even though I am currently in remission and out of cycle. Look over his posts, might be worth a try. I've suffered from the Beast for almost 20 years, and I'm still tryin' .... :)

All the best,

Baer

Title: Re: Must.not.take.a.nap.
Post by slacker032 on Sep 9^th, 2011 at 11:59pm

That sounds nasty. Good to hear that you're out of the damage zone though.

I'm using a Melatonin brand called Natrol which is 10 mg and combines time release with immediate release. Been on Batch's anti-inflammatory regimen for a few weeks too. This particular cycle has just been nasty though.