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bm7680 CH.com Junior Offline Posts: 32 New York Gender:	loss of vision Nov 28^th, 2011 at 2:50pm does anyone know if the pain in your eye can result in any permanent eye damage...Had it so bad last night that I couldnt see and I worry that one day it will stay that way....man these things suck
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: loss of vision Reply #1 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 2:57pm What prevents and abortives are you using. You really haven't given us much to go on. Potter
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bm7680 CH.com Junior Offline Posts: 32 New York Gender:	Re: loss of vision Reply #2 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 2:59pm none..other that Excedrin migraine which doesnt last long..I lost my job and dont have health insurance right now so I am on my own
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Reply #3 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 3:42pm

I've had them 33 years and haven't gone blind yet. I hear you though, at times it seems like your eye should explode from the pain. Cry

Have you taken a look at welders oxygen? Very cheap, a great abortive. For low cost, long term preventatives, please consider taking a look at Clusterbusters.com A lot of middle class, middle aged, law abiding types have gone that route and never looked back as a result of the successes they've enjoyed.

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Reply #4 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 5:22pm

All the medical literature says that CHs cause no physical side effects. Once the pain is gone, it's gone (until the next time, of course).

I've been episodic for over 30 years. Never went blind. Sometimes after a really bad hit my eyelid will stay drooped a little and my eye will be red for longer. But no blindness.

And yes, they suck.

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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: loss of vision Reply #5 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 6:16pm Despite what one would think there is NO...repeat NO indication that CH does ANY damage. Unless you are a headbanger like I am and bash your head into the drywall.
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: loss of vision Reply #6 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 6:32pm Linda_Howell wrote on Nov 28^th, 2011 at 6:16pm: Despite what one would think there is NO...repeat NO indication that CH does ANY damage. Unless you are a headbanger like I am and bash your head into the drywall. Avoid the studs. Potter
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Reply #7 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 7:36pm

Welders O2: What I use as my 'Dr' says O2 is too expensive and won't Rx for it. Works great. But, around here, you 'buy' the tank - read 'rent' because you just trade it in for another. That is about $200.00-$250.00. Mine holds 60lbs O2, about 36" tall by 8" around. Refill is $22.50. Mask, bought from this lovely site. 0-25LPM regulator, $55.00. I have two tanks, so I don't have to dash 50 miles for a refill. But, the 'script' is only $22.50!!

A lot up front, considering the situation, but perhaps the 'Fat Man' might help early. I would certainly put the word out to family as to what you REALLY NEED for the Holiday!

Blind: No, but the vision on the CH side is slipping a bit each year. Old age? Probably.

But, the 'droop' can be permanent or just for 2 years, as mine was. Now. that lid and brow are both elevated 1/8 to 1/4" permanently it seems. They have been up there for 3 years now. Embarrassed

Guess I just like to read too much, as with the droop I couldn't do that very well and practiced with the muscles and mirror till the sucker moved! Neuro doesn't believe me, but eye Dr saw it several times and sees it now. She believes me!

Good luck. If mine holds, tonight will be the 2nd with no O2 or pain!

May you have several PF days ahead.

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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: loss of vision Reply #8 - Nov 28^th, 2011 at 8:30pm Quote: my 'Dr' says O2 is too expensive and won't Rx for it. Your Dr. is an idiot. Nothing new around here though. Most Drs. are, when it comes to rx-ing 02 or anything else. I pay cash. An e-tank costs me 10.00 Too expensive? I don't think so.
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spiny CH.com Junior Offline Posts: 26 Gender:	Re: loss of vision Reply #9 - Nov 29^th, 2011 at 7:55am Yes, I know he is an idiot. But, starting over right now is not an option. You are lucky. Here, ya gotta BUY the tank. Then the fill is cheap. How much odes your tank hold?
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Bob Johnson CH.com Alumnus Offline "Only the educated are free." -Epictetus Posts: 5965 Kennett Square, PA (USA) Gender:	Re: loss of vision Reply #10 - Nov 29^th, 2011 at 8:29am There is a cluster of nerves which run around our head which are involved in a Cluster attack. The "eye" pain is a major symptom but, especially with severe attacks, some people feel pain in their teeth. In both situations, there is no disease/pathology in eye or jaw/teeth. Regard as a kind of phantom pain. Not to worry.
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