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Title: aching eye
Post by sparkles on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 7:39am

Hi everyone
My eye and left side of my head is still aching two days after an attack, its like one side of my face is heavy. The severe stabbing pain is gone but i still don't feel right its weird :'(.
can any on give me any information pleaseee
Sparkles

Title: Re: aching eye
Post by DennisM1045 on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 8:20am

That would be what we refer to as shadows. It's not a full blown attack but has some of the hallmarks without all of the pain. For some it's horner's symptoms. For others (like me) it's just pressure and some relatively minor pain in the eye area. Like a pair of salad tongs squeezing my eye.

If they are persistent enough I try a few things. Usually in this order:

Strong Coffee
Oxygen therapy
Excedrine Migraine
An energy drink (w/1000mg of Taurine)

Others will be along with their magic recipies as no one thing works for everyone.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: aching eye
Post by sparkles on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 8:35am

Thanks again Dennis,
Will the give the Coffee and energy drink a whirl, going to see Doctor on Friday to ask about oxygen and other pain relief.
Sparkles :)

Title: Re: aching eye
Post by AussieBrian on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 8:49am

You don't ask doctors for oxygen, Sparkles. You collect all the knowlege and information on the subject, hand it to them, and tell them it's what your gunna have.

Start by clicking on the link here START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

END PRINTPAGE which was put together by Mad Barry while he was on parole.

Title: Re: aching eye
Post by DennisM1045 on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 8:55am

AussieBrian wrote on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 8:49am:

END PRINTPAGE which was put together by Mad Barry while he was on parole.

Just to add to his... It is best to drop the info off a few days before your appt. That way the Dr has time to digest it properly. Then the two of you will be on the same page during your appt.

Good luck...

-Dennis-

Title: Re: aching eye
Post by AussieBrian on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 9:20am

Kind and wise advice, Dennis, and I thank you for passing it on to a fellow CHead.

(If that don't work, Sparkles, take his children hostage.)

Title: Re: aching eye
Post by sandie99 on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 12:17pm

AussieBrian wrote on Aug 4^th, 2008 at 9:20am:

(If that don't work, Sparkles, take his children hostage.)

Now why didn't I think of that one; I might have O2 now if I had... ;D

Seriously, I hope that you'll get the O2, Sparkles. PF wishes are coming your way!

Sanna