Guiseppi wrote on Aug 29^th, 2009 at 10:00am:

-johnny- wrote on Aug 30^th, 2009 at 7:19pm:


God giveth and the insurance company taketh away.

I am a religious/spiritual person who believes in the Bible.  I need to say that so that those who wish to make fun of my beliefs can get their zingers ready.

My wife told me before this last cycle that she was praying to God that the headaches wouldn't come this time.  She told me she KNEW they would not be bad this time and maybe might not come at all.  I told her that while I prayed the same, i didn't expect anything.  (you have to understand that she has only a few times ever KNOWN something this strongly)

She was right.  This past cycle was extremely tame.  Only had to use O2 a half dozen or fewer times and never went to anything else. 

Now, we all know that CH aint exact so those who wish not to attribute it to God, that is your right but I do attribute it to Him.  For whatever reason, he wished to relieve this pain this time and I thank Him for it.  It was not a my strong faith or me deserving it that made it happen, it was His plan for me for whatever reason.

I have had kidney stones, gallstones, and CH.  Despite the pain, I am thankful for all God has done for me, but never did he cure me just through prayer.

Do I think those who believe God can help or cure them are crazy?  Nope.  Do I believe that anyone who asks can miss out on a cure due to lack of faith..... nope.  It comes down to His plan for our lives.  Mine has included pain which had me begging Him to take me many times.

Now, I can say that He has done many things for me through my CH that may be part of the reason I have had them.

1.  He has brought me many friends who I love dearly.
2.  He has showed me that my irrational lack of comfort around homosexual men was something in me that I needed to get rid of.  Through my CH I can honestly say that I no longer have this problem.
3.  He has helped me realize how important the health of my children is.

Now, He might have more reasons for my suffering through CH, but I can honestly say that I am blessed to have had CH because of these reasons.  I wish to never have another cluster headache again, but if I do, I believe there is a purpose for them (in MY life) and after cursing and saying a bunch of things I will not be proud of, I know He will forgive me.

Anyway, sorry for the rambling but I hope people realize that people who belittle people for their beliefs are no better than those who misuse their beliefs to belittle others.

Brew, my friend, I guess I am just one of those idiots who "religionize" too much.  Sorry.

Nice Post FramCire !

this post got really interesting

i have prayed for almost 31/2 yrs wit CH. I alsop have prayed to my mother asking why what did I deserve to have such a painful headaches. So I pray please make it stop. Please talk to God do something. And nothing happens . I still go thru the motions. I haven't been on this web page for almost 3 months I have had a break. Well htere are back with vegence. Last one I pased out 3 times. To the point i cant breath. I'm Currently weauting to be approve fpr disability. Hopefull soon .i have been wating for almost 3 yrs. . if I get approved I will go straighet to a Dr tp perscribe O2. I'am on Vepermil and seenms to help alot. Sorry I abandoned you for a while. Won't happen again Love you people

You should consider sticking around during those pain-free times - to help those who could use it.

I've always believed that God helps those who help themselves..... in other words, teamwork......along with Drs, spouses, supporters.  It takes ALL of you, overturning rocks, trying new things till...ZING!  One day, it all falls into place......it's not just a prayer, nor is it just a pill....
Lawrence, please remind your wife of this, and ask for her help, rather than her pontification, please?
Cathi

AussieBrian wrote on Aug 28^th, 2009 at 9:08pm:


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Faith is all nice and good if it works for you. Nothing wrong with it although it is not my cup of tea.

Having people giving you guilt trips of the style 'you have CH because you dont have enough faith' or 'you dont get cured because you lack in faith' is uncalled for. In general people offering you healing tips (like: you are not eating enough vegetables) while you are busy banging your head on the wall, is uncalled for. However it is good to remember that most of these people mean well.

Anyhows, being an atheist, the closest thing I had to a metaphysical experience is the moment the imigran starts to work  Oh, the elation!

Long story short (for me), the is only one God (GlaxoSmithKline) and Sumatriptan is His Prophet.