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Lefty

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In or Out...!
Apr 21^st, 2009 at 5:56pm

I've just recently come out of a very very long 3 month cycle..! Smiley

yet i continue to read all the posts and it got me a thinkin, I wondered how many of you clusterheads that are posting are still in cycle fighting the beast or like myself have you been fortunate enough to come to the end of your cycle.

To the chronic Cluster Headers out there posting, well your just a F***@king inspiration to us all posting away with humour and dignity (well 99% of the time) Wink

and basically leading by example on how not to let the beast consume one's life.

Anyway I was just wondering who's in and who's out...!

Hoping you all a pain free future...!

Lefty..!

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Lottie CH.com Veteran Offline Posts: 112 Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #1 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 6:28pm After more than 5 months now I'm still in . I'm still waiting for the Verapamil to kick in, so I hope I can get back to you about this real soon. Glad you're out of cycle, hope the beast stays away 4ever (yes I know it's not likely, I even tried moving to another town, but still I like the thought!). Here's to PFDAN! Lottie
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finn CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 22	Re: In or Out...! Reply #2 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 7:00pm im a bad person as the only time im ever on these boards is when im in cycle,, sorry
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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #3 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 7:04pm Been out of cycle since 2000. Been here every day.
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Truett CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 12 Darlington, SC Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #4 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 7:18pm In for almost a month now. Hopefully be back out in about a month. This is kicking my butt. I agree about the chronic sufferers, they are an inspiration and I'm proud to know them; even through a forum. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!
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Lefty

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Reply #5 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 7:35pm

[quote author=454D4F494A475A43280 link=1240351015/2#2 date=1240354853]im a bad person as the only time im ever on these boards is when im in cycle,, sorry

Hey Finn, that's not good enough sir...! only joking Wink

Sometimes when you make a post it can be hard to convey the emotional sentiments that you hoping to portray..What I was trying to get out there was a supportive message that if your in cycle hang in there and hope it ends soon..! I think it also great to hear when one of us comes out of a cycle. Like Jimi i didney know if you were in or out of cycle but that's brilliant you haven't taken a hit since 2000 Happy days...!

Lefty...

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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #6 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 7:50pm Been out of cycle since spring of 2006. That being said, I first arrived here in 2000, and avoided it like the plague for six years--except when I was in cycle. No good reason for it, other than not wanting to think about it. Decided to stick around after the last one. Best, George
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coach_bill CH.com Hall of Famer Offline "Dont expect me to lay down for this" Posts: 680 x0\|euclid\|USA\|\|0\|0\|OH,Ohio Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #7 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 8:13pm Last cycle ended in January of 08. This evil Shit had me freakin out. And i hope it stays gone forever. Coach Bill
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Re: In or Out...!
Reply #8 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 8:38pm

I'm In - Heeey I never thought I'd not want to be saying that Huh

I'm in the fourth week of my 3rd episode since Oct when my CHs began. Was just dealing with migraines for 5 yrs before... now it's CH, migs (which are Still easy compared) and I got stomach probs from the meds. HA they keep stacking it on... AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH Shocked

I do admire those of you who stick around anyway... This board has been so informational for me and I have gotten many answers/ ideas and offers for assistance with what I'm goin thru from it...

So Thanks!

Val

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Re: In or Out...!
Reply #9 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 9:29pm

Hey, now wait JUST a minute, here!!!

Are you guys trying to feed me a line of shit? Do you REALLY expect me to believe you? That there IS such a thing as being OUT OF CYCLE?? I may have been born at night, but not LAST night!

Sheesh!!! How gullible do you think I am?

I can only wish that each and every one of you go "out of cycle" and forever STAY "out of cycle" ... If there is such a thing ...

Wink

Chuck, the non-believer

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Reply #10 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 9:53pm

I'm in. I've been getting these since 1999, and was (finally) diagnosed in 2005. I usually get a cycle the lasts 1 or 2 months every 10 to 12 months. Typically I get them in late fall or winter. Well, wouldn't you know, for the 2nd time in 3 years, I got them in the spring. To add insult to injury, I'm getting them only 3 months after I finished my last cycle. Chances are that even with the meds, I might be taking another ride on the pain train tonight.

BTW, today's the first time I've posted on this board in over 2 years.

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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #11 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 10:09pm I'm an outtie!!! Missed my fall AND spring cycle.....so apparently I'm cured!!!!!! But I stick around because I'm the responsible adult that has to keep Chuck in line!!! Joe
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Chris Morrow CH.com Veteran Offline Messin' with Sasquatch Posts: 100 Asheville, NC Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #12 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 10:21pm Out since February. I usually go from November to March with a few July hits each decade.
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stevegeebe CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1687 Mandeville, LA Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #13 - Apr 21^st, 2009 at 11:11pm In. Started as the Sun recently crossed the equatorial plane. Strange illness. Steve G
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Bob P CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Shut up Bob! Posts: 4573 Clio,California Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #14 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 6:36am Out - for about 3 years. Been here every day for the past 10 years.
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Re: In or Out...!
Reply #15 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 7:17am

I usually go for one full year in cycle but this one was much shorter for whatever reason (5 months) but am having the odd rogue hit in which my o2 takes care of quickly.

I came aboard here in Nov. 2006 and am here daily, whether I am in or out of cycle. The help and support I received here from you folks helped me tremendously and I want to pay forward to help others to deal with this crippling pain we share.

Oh yea, it is also nice to hang around and talk with all the great friends I have met here Wink

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E-Double CH.com Alumnus Offline Are we ourselves? Posts: 6948 Commack,New_York Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #16 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 9:41am I just hit my 5 yr anniversary IN. No complaints though
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ellenjoanne CH.com Junior Offline Posts: 77 Greenfield, WI Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #17 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 9:54am Well, luckily I had such a minor one last night (maybe Kip 3 or so - geez!, that's an alien experience for me!), that I only noticed when I woke up late at night to go to the bathroom. I was able to get back to sleep in short order too, without having to use my Migranal. Phew!!
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Re: In or Out...!
Reply #18 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 10:12am

I started hangin' out here last year in April ..... Introduced myself in May and went out of cycle in June. I stuck around all the months in between and even got the chance to meet lots of people in Jan. I'm back in cycle now but so far it is well controlled with Verap.

Congrats, Joe on your CURE! Wink

And Chuck.... How I wish you would wake up one day PF and stay that way FOREVER! Smiley

Jeannie

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: In or Out...! Reply #19 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 10:20am Out since 2/28/09. Livin it up now!!!
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Reply #20 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 1:22pm

Melissa wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 10:20am:

Out since 2/28/09.

Livin it up now!!!

You're lucky girl! I hope I can string 2 nights together PF. I had a shadow this morning, but it was no big deal of course. But you know as well as I do, that they're talking about the 70s or the 80s by Friday for temps. Another wild temp. swing. Geez!! This TOO much like the Spring 2006 CH cycle's wild temp swings.

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Re: In or Out...!
Reply #21 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 1:30pm

I think I'm heading back in again Undecided

Loads of shadows for weeks now. Only one real hit though.

I'm hoping if I just keep my head down it'll pass me by. Grin

Yea, right...

Been out of cycle since January. Don't know where that December cycle came from. Probably stress related.

I usually get two cycles a year; late winter and then again late summer. They add up to 6 months on and 6 months off. Loads of variation in between.

-Dennis-

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Re: In or Out...!
Reply #24 - Apr 22^nd, 2009 at 5:05pm

I am so happy to know that there are people who are out! I didn't even know that existed until I got on this site a few weeks ago. I have been chronic for 6 years now, and once every 6 or so weeks I'll get a 1 or 2 day PF vacation, which I cherish! Last night I felt so good, I did not want to go to sleep so I could enjoy the feeling a little longer. Of course, it got me 2 hours later. But I am writing to let you people who are out of cycle know that I so much appreciate the fact that you stick around, offer advice, and generally help keep everybody from feeling so alone. Thank you all.

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