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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Getting to Know Ya >> new to the site http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1316058321 Message started by yankee002 on Sep 14^th, 2011 at 11:45pm

Title: new to the site
Post by yankee002 on Sep 14^th, 2011 at 11:45pm

hi my name is joe and ive been getting CH for about 10 years now. im in cycle september and october and then again march and april. ive been on verapimil which doesnt really work to well for me it did the first cycle i took them but havent really worked since. ive used the imitrex injections which worked well but would get rebounds with them. i do not have health insurance anymore so ive been just drinking a lot of water and using ice in my cycles for the last few years. i wish i had some shots!!!!! for the first 5 years i had no idea what i had so ive been used to having no meds in the past but would really like to try oxygen. i just joined the site to talk to people who understand thanks for listening

Title: Re: new to the site
Post by JustNotRight on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 5:49am

Hi Yankee002 and Welcome!

See if you can get some welders O2 to use. It works the same as medical grade O2. You can order a Mask from the CH.com store and buy a regulator online.

Glad you found us and Good Luck!

Title: Re: new to the site
Post by B.Baer on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 6:49am

Welcome and sorry for your pain,

You've come to the right place , great deal of experience and information here. On the left side of this page, is a sidebar with Oxygen info highlighted in yellow. Click on it and read the information.

Oxygen has been my go to abortive for many years and I can stop a HA in mins. It actually works quicker than Imitrex, is is much cheaper, per use.

All the best,
Read as knowledge is our greatest weapon in the fight of the Beast.

Baer

Title: Re: new to the site
Post by Bob Johnson on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 7:55am

Please tell us where you live. Follow the next line to a message which explains why knowing your location and your medical history will help us to help you.

Cluster Headache Help and Support › Getting to Know Ya › Newbies, Help us...help you
You can add your location by editing your profile. CP Member --> profile
BUT, Please!, don't post your messages at this location. They won't get the attention you want: use the appropriate sections which follow.

Title: Re: new to the site
Post by wimsey1 on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 8:26am

Hey Joe, thanks for posting again. There are a number of things you can try for OTC interventions. Search the site for posts on melatonin, vitamin D3, energy drinks, kudzu, etc. Some have also found running or exercise helps...not me, but some. It's difficult when you can't get to a doc cuz of the cost, but you're not helpless. Research here and ask questions. Blessings. lance