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Title: Can it be gone???
Post by rossimft on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 1:46am

Hi all,
Just this past August/September my beast was "due" for a visit. I began taking all of my preventatives as usual 1 month before gearing up for another, usually progressively worse episode. I was even getting ready to try shrooms this time- thought I was at that point- can't bear them anymore; Well, I had several shadows, right on schedule, and 3 "small" headaches (around kip-4-5), then nothing!!! for the first time in 22 years I did not have an actual (10+ week) episode. I generally get the beast fairly consistently, every 18 months. This is the first time EVER this has happened. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? I am wondering if the preventatives actually WORKED (usually don't have much effect), or is it possible the beast is saying goodbye to me after 22 years?? (wishful thinking...)

Title: Re: Can it be gone???
Post by rossimft on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 1:51am

P.S.

I just read an earlier post after posting RE: remission- guess I am just wishful thinking :(

Title: Re: Can it be gone???
Post by George_J on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 1:55am

I wouldn't hold my breath. After forty years of this stuff, I'm now going three years between cycles. I'm 2 1/2 years into remission now.

Do I believe it's gone?

Nope.

Keep your powder dry.

All the best,

George

Title: Re: Can it be gone???
Post by DennisM1045 on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 6:49am

Don't think about it. Just enjoy the break. Sounds like you've earned it.

The beast will return. Or he won't.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Can it be gone???
Post by Just Plain Carl on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 7:02am

One thing I have learned is that you can never count on The Beast. He is a sneaky SOB.

Enjoy your PF time. Could be forever, who knows. (hope so)

JPC

Title: Re: Can it be gone???
Post by daniel96 on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 10:07pm

Its been a year since I got the last attack. I thought it wouldn't come near me. But recently I am getting 'signs' of the beast coming nearer n nearer.. :-[

Title: Re: Can it be gone???
Post by rossimft on Oct 23^rd, 2008 at 12:06am

Yeah, I guess I'll just enjoy the moment. I am still going to plan for when my next episode "should" return and see how it goes. I really am not very hopeful... This monster has had me in it's grips all of this time. I guess I shouldn't expect it to leave that easily! Thanks for the feedback.

Sheri