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Menthol Sniffers
Mar 11th, 2016 at 4:41pm
 
If this didn't have Goadsby's name attached I wonder what abuse it would attract?

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Reply #1 - Mar 11th, 2016 at 4:48pm
 
Yep I know Migraine isn't CH but I know from experience the same single problem can lead to both HA's however the differing identification of the HA type leads to two different treatment approaches.

Same cause, two differing diagnoses, two different drug regimes.

That's HA experts for you!
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Reply #2 - Mar 11th, 2016 at 5:07pm
 
I've used menthol (essential oils) in a hot bath for years .. it didn't stop either headache but made it easier for a while.

The D3 has me in "remission" from CH, but I'm still suffering from migraines so think I may try this .. Probably won't hurt me and at least I'll breathe better for a while.

I do put Vicks up my nose when I get real bad as well as rubbing it on my head. That's got a lot of menthol in it too.

Whatever works ..  Kiss
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Reply #3 - Mar 11th, 2016 at 5:23pm
 
Whatever Works, absolutely.

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Its bad when we have a bad reaction to something but great when we find something that works.
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Reply #4 - Mar 11th, 2016 at 7:33pm
 
I have used tiger balm, peppermint oil and cinnamon oil for a long time. They all seem to lighten the strength of the HA and sometimes seem to shorten them.

I use them on the nostril opening and on the eyelid...
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Reply #5 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 2:26am
 
Another old favourite for migraines is Lavender Oil! A few drops in the bath, or rub some on your forehead, and a few drops on your pillar works wonders, or so they say.

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Reply #6 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 7:18am
 
Hoppy,

A few drops on your pillar works wonders.  ??????????????
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Reply #7 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 11:19am
 
Hey Peter510....
I thought the same thing. Great minds think alike.
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Reply #8 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 11:44am
 
CDog wrote on Mar 11th, 2016 at 7:33pm:
I have used tiger balm, peppermint oil and cinnamon oil for a long time. They all seem to lighten the strength of the HA and sometimes seem to shorten them.

I use them on the nostril opening and on the eyelid...


Yep that should fix that pesky headache.

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Reply #9 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 12:08pm
 

Please keep in mind if you are going to try this, that smells of any kind is a huge trigger to many of us. Perfume, candles, air fresheners, kerosene, citronella, etc.
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Reply #10 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 1:43pm
 
Thank you Potter

For your lack of wit, understanding of science or what causes a HA (nor of what will assist a HA)

Perhaps you have grasped that smells / odours / fragrances can create a headache but you must have been missing in school when they did their curative properties.

A few years ago you might have been press ganged into the book burners, the Luddites or the Flat Earthers. You missed your time!

Someone as vociferous as you who can spot the stupidity in people and know from instinct (not knowledge) that someone is talking bollocks might also have missed the week when your school underlings were learning about irony.

Potter you are a non entity, your abuse delights you but harms no one else other that you. You are not interested in facts you are driven by a very warped ego.

You could take a different tack and start enjoying life for the reasons of helping, supporting or giving. Or you can wallow in your own self satisfied dissatisfaction. Your choice, your life!
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Reply #11 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 1:48pm
 
Peter510 wrote, A few drops on your pillar works wonders.  ??????????????

For migraines  Smiley

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Reply #12 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 2:12pm
 
lancashire Lad wrote on Mar 12th, 2016 at 1:43pm:
Thank you Potter

For your lack of wit, understanding of science or what causes a HA (nor of what will assist a HA)

Perhaps you have grasped that smells / odours / fragrances can create a headache but you must have been missing in school when they did their curative properties.

A few years ago you might have been press ganged into the book burners, the Luddites or the Flat Earthers. You missed your time!

Someone as vociferous as you who can spot the stupidity in people and know from instinct (not knowledge) that someone is talking bollocks might also have missed the week when your school underlings were learning about irony.

Potter you are a non entity, your abuse delights you but harms no one else other that you. You are not interested in facts you are driven by a very warped ego.

You could take a different tack and start enjoying life for the reasons of helping, supporting or giving. Or you can wallow in your own self satisfied dissatisfaction. Your choice, your life!


  I just knew you or one of the unwashed would jump right on in.

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Reply #13 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 2:27pm
 
Potter

You are not funny

You are thick

I'm writing in short sentences

to help you understand

When I came here

I was frightened

I fear no man

Nor animal

You got off

scaring people like me away

Now

Its pay back time!

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Reply #14 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 2:56pm
 
lancashire Lad wrote on Mar 12th, 2016 at 2:27pm:
Potter

You are not funny

You are thick

I'm writing in short sentences

to help you understand

When I came here

I was frightened

I fear no man

Nor animal

You got off

scaring people like me away

Now

Its pay back time!



Begin the beguile.

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Reply #15 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 3:00pm
 
Benign Infantile?

We'll see!
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Reply #16 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 3:25pm
 
lancashire Lad wrote on Mar 12th, 2016 at 3:00pm:
Benign Infantile?

We'll see!



Seems to be yer pissin match.

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Reply #17 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 4:47pm
 
CDog wrote on Mar 11th, 2016 at 7:33pm:
I have used tiger balm, peppermint oil and cinnamon oil for a long time. They all seem to lighten the strength of the HA and sometimes seem to shorten them.

I use them on the nostril opening and on the eyelid...

Wouldn't those items be potentially dangerous around mucous membranes or in the eyes? Like blindingly dangerous.
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Reply #18 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 6:14pm
 
Not so far...
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Reply #19 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 6:31pm
 

I believe that some of you newer members may not have read DJ's rules of conduct.  Here is a portion that applies to a certain poster on this thread.


Debate is welcome (and encouraged), but attack ideas and opinions; not personalities.  Note that putting an "in my opinion" type of qualifier on a violating statement does not change the fact that the statement violates these standards.

Personal attacks or threats against other board members will NOT be tolerated. Racist, sexist, Anti-Semitic remarks, or hate speech will not be allowed. Calling a member 'troll' or using 'troll' or similar emoticons is considered a personal attack.  Abuse of the Private Message (PM) privileges, harassment, stalking, etc... will not be tolerated.

While Potter was being flippant...he did no name calling.  Please adhere to DJ's rules.

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Reply #20 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 6:36pm
 
And so the great unwashed to bed.
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Reply #21 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 7:18pm
 
Linda_Howell wrote on Mar 12th, 2016 at 6:31pm:
I believe that some of you newer members may not have read DJ's rules of conduct...

There's some older members would benefit from reading it, too.
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Reply #22 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 7:55pm
 
I am often puzzled at how people want to mold a place to fit their personal vision of what it should be - as opposed to what it really is.

When DJ says there is a problem, I will most certainly pay attention. When one of his moderators ask for a change....OH YOU BET that I will.

I can only assume that it is an egocentric thing that makes people want to control the dialog of others....... because their opinion must be the correct one? Other views of acceptable conduct just don't matter to them.

Amazing, really - when you think about it.

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Reply #23 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 8:04pm
 
Hoppy wrote on Mar 12th, 2016 at 1:48pm:
Peter510 wrote, A few drops on your pillar works wonders.  ??????????????

For migraines  Smiley

Hoppy


What? You haven't heard that essential oils and aroma therapy will cure your CH's overnight? Get with it man!

Hey, aspirin works for me - so help me spread the word. Otherwise I will call you names and tell you that you are evil because all cures need to be discussed here.

That way, CH sufferers can endure even more agony while they try BS treatments! If you wonder why I seem intense about this: Been there and done that.

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Reply #24 - Mar 12th, 2016 at 8:25pm
 
Sarcasm is one way but by far ridicule is the best.

This is a public place where folks come looking for / to help.

If you want a private blog to rip each other apart that's fine, get to it.

But whilst its public and ridicule is countenanced from one side but not another then what's the point?

Someone comes on and says this works for me and is flamed, that's OK. Then somebody else has a pop at the flamer and that's not OK.

These are your rules not mine although I did miss the bit in DJ's rules that says established members here have the right to be obnoxious and newbies can like it or lump it.

Whilst you have sarcastic / ridiculing behaviour permitted by the Moderators for the old timers you will keep churning out the same old, same old.

Which is a shame because there is a wealth of knowledge and experience that is being squandered by the locals who feel they need to repel all borders.

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