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Lawrence

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Aug 30^th, 2009 at 5:55pm

Hey guys,
I am definitely into the downward slope of this cycle. I am already "long overdue" or past due for my remission period.
I was having about 4 hits a day..........randomly....
I just finished a 6-day prednisone pack
and a three week prescription of topomax (100mg daily)
i adjusted my verapamil from 360mg to 480mg
with my docs approval
and instead of taking 240mg in the morning and 240mg at nite (like he prescribed)
I take a 120 mg pill 4 times a day
one at 7am, 12 noon, 7pm, and 12 midnight

and now i'm down to ONE cluster......which only comes after I fall ASLEEP Angry

about an hour after i've drifted off.

so guys.....those of you who specialize in eliminating those nocturnal post-slumber hits, chime in man.... Lips Sealed

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Re: Cycle is changing
Reply #1 - Aug 30^th, 2009 at 8:29pm

1 beer...... no, just kidding. Have you tried or read about melatonin?
lotsa users on here. I have tried it in past, and only once over the recommended dosage. The time i went over the recommended dosage i took 2 benedryl also. I was a total zombie the next day. You can pick up melatonin OTC. It is a pretty good sleep aid. Somebody else can chime in on the science behind it. i heard about it before i found this website. good luck

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FramCire CH.com Alumnus Offline Life like a froward child must be humored a little Posts: 1710 Bolivar, MO USA Gender:	Re: Cycle is changing Reply #2 - Aug 31^st, 2009 at 8:13pm Melatonin was going to be my first suggestion. 240 mg twice a day (verap) was going to be my second. I dont know if it would help but that is what I would do. I'm not sure what else to suggest. Sorry.
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Lawrence CH.com Veteran Offline There WILL be a cure Posts: 163 Merrillville, Indiana Gender:	Re: Cycle is changing Reply #3 - Aug 31^st, 2009 at 9:44pm thinkin about the Melatonin
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FramCire CH.com Alumnus Offline Life like a froward child must be humored a little Posts: 1710 Bolivar, MO USA Gender:	Re: Cycle is changing Reply #4 - Aug 31^st, 2009 at 9:48pm I think the dose is around 9mg plus or minus. Would someone who knows better please chime in so if our friend tries it, he has the right dose.
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Re: Cycle is changing
Reply #5 - Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:15pm

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 8:13pm:

Melatonin was going to be my first suggestion.

240 mg twice a day (verap) was going to be my second. I dont know if it would help but that is what I would do.

I'm not sure what else to suggest. Sorry.

240 mg twice a day is what I was on before.....before the changes took place to my cycle....
i'm guessing altering my dosage, is responsible for the change....seems like the 240 mg twice a day wasnt as effective Undecided

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Re: Cycle is changing
Reply #6 - Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:53pm

Lawrence wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:15pm:

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 8:13pm:

Melatonin was going to be my first suggestion.

240 mg twice a day (verap) was going to be my second. I dont know if it would help but that is what I would do.

I'm not sure what else to suggest. Sorry.

240 mg twice a day is what I was on before.....before the changes took place to my cycle....
i'm guessing altering my dosage, is responsible for the change....seems like the 240 mg twice a day wasnt as effective Undecided

I'm sorry, you had said you changed from 360 to 480. I thought it would be worth trying 480 as 2x240, didnt realize you tried it already.

I'd go with melatonin.

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Re: Cycle is changing
Reply #7 - Sep 1^st, 2009 at 12:07pm

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:53pm:

Lawrence wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:15pm:

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 8:13pm:

Melatonin was going to be my first suggestion.

240 mg twice a day (verap) was going to be my second. I dont know if it would help but that is what I would do.

I'm not sure what else to suggest. Sorry.

240 mg twice a day is what I was on before.....before the changes took place to my cycle....
i'm guessing altering my dosage, is responsible for the change....seems like the 240 mg twice a day wasnt as effective Undecided

I'm sorry, you had said you changed from 360 to 480. I thought it would be worth trying 480 as 2x240, didnt realize you tried it already.

I'd go with melatonin.

I don't have hits when I sleep DUE to Melatonin.

It REALLY makes things a lot easier. 9mg is the reccomended dose for us, but some people go higher, or lower.

In the end, you're out $5 if it doesn't work for you. If it does, it'll either cut down your night hits, or you won't have them at all.

I'd say that's a pretty good deal. Wink

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Re: Cycle is changing
Reply #8 - Sep 1^st, 2009 at 4:56pm

Pixie-elf wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 12:07pm:

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:53pm:

Lawrence wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:15pm:

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 8:13pm:

Melatonin was going to be my first suggestion.

240 mg twice a day (verap) was going to be my second. I dont know if it would help but that is what I would do.

I'm not sure what else to suggest. Sorry.

240 mg twice a day is what I was on before.....before the changes took place to my cycle....
i'm guessing altering my dosage, is responsible for the change....seems like the 240 mg twice a day wasnt as effective Undecided

I'm sorry, you had said you changed from 360 to 480. I thought it would be worth trying 480 as 2x240, didnt realize you tried it already.

I'd go with melatonin.

I don't have hits when I sleep DUE to Melatonin.

It REALLY makes things a lot easier. 9mg is the reccomended dose for us, but some people go higher, or lower.

In the end, you're out $5 if it doesn't work for you. If it does, it'll either cut down your night hits, or you won't have them at all.

I'd say that's a pretty good deal. Wink

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Mystina

I got the Melatonin. Startin it 2nite. Wink

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Re: Cycle is changing
Reply #9 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 9:53am

Pixie-elf wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 12:07pm:

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:53pm:

Lawrence wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 10:15pm:

FramCire wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 8:13pm:

Melatonin was going to be my first suggestion.

240 mg twice a day (verap) was going to be my second. I dont know if it would help but that is what I would do.

I'm not sure what else to suggest. Sorry.

240 mg twice a day is what I was on before.....before the changes took place to my cycle....
i'm guessing altering my dosage, is responsible for the change....seems like the 240 mg twice a day wasnt as effective Undecided

I'm sorry, you had said you changed from 360 to 480. I thought it would be worth trying 480 as 2x240, didnt realize you tried it already.

I'd go with melatonin.

I don't have hits when I sleep DUE to Melatonin.

It REALLY makes things a lot easier. 9mg is the reccomended dose for us, but some people go higher, or lower.

In the end, you're out $5 if it doesn't work for you. If it does, it'll either cut down your night hits, or you won't have them at all.

I'd say that's a pretty good deal. Wink

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Mystina

Hey guys....i'm currently on sick leave from work because of these HA's..............
when i finally get back to work or when my cycle ends should I continue to take the Melatonin?

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Re: Cycle is changing
Reply #10 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 8:21pm

Hey guys...cycle changing again......i feel the pain of the cluster now in the side of my neck (clusterside)...and if i rub it for awhile, it goes away........and only when I awake from sleep....
.......hopefully...this means its approaching the home stretch....

did an experiment earlier;........purposely took a nap....woke up again in a couple of hours with the pain in the side of the neck again. I immediately jumped on the O2.
Once on the O2....the pain traveled from my neck to behind my right eye. Shocked

Then after maybe 5 minutes it completely subsided. Its all cluster-related....

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JustNotRight CH.com Sponsor Offline CH version 15.0.8 member since 2005 aka GingerS224 Posts: 1300 Wilkes-Barre, Pa (USA) Gender:	Re: Cycle is changing Reply #11 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 8:56pm Zyrtec allergy medication gets me through the night with no hits, it's over the counter too if you don't have or can't find the melatonin. Edit: Sorry forgot to leave the generic name for it Cetirizine = generic for Zyrtec
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