Hi Eddie,

Thanks for the update, and I hope the beast never returns.  I understand not wanting to be around when out of cycle, but may I respectfully suggest it would be good for you to hang around for those who ARE in cycle and could use your encouragement?  It is also a good way for you to keep up with what is going on so you don't have to come back in a panic to find out what is new if the beast does return.

I'm glad for you either way.

Jerry

Eddie, my last episode coincided with yours -- For over two months this summer I was in agony most of the time.  The episode ended in early August and I've been pain-free since then.  This group was a godsend -- I've now got a standing prescripton for oxygen and have a decent stockpile of injectible sumitriptan on hand.  There's a Red Bull in the back of the fridge and I've stayed on verapamil (as a blood pressure medication, but perhaps it's keeping the CH at bay).  I've been scarce around here lately, and thought I'd check in and see what's going on.  I'm always a bit scared that the CH will return without warning, but have come to gently greet that fear when it arises, put it aside, and keep going.  When/if they come back, I feel prepared and informed -- I count this group as the source of my knowledge and should/will stop by more often.  Jim

I'm with Lance, very eloquently put Jim!

Joe