Posted by Todd (63.10.27.87) on July 04, 1999 at 19:24:51:
In Reply to: Help :( posted by Kim on July 04, 1999 at 18:49:50:
Hi Kim-
So sorry to hear from you, but welcome to the best site in the www (whole wide world) to get info on CH. Your symptoms make you a 'possible' as I read them. Take some time and read through the archives for descriptions other clusterheads have posted. Key points, but not definitive, are:
one side only
pain beyond anything you could previously imagine
inability to remain still during an attack
over the counter stuff (aspirin, tylenol, advil, etc.)is worthless
stabbing in the eye
eye on the affected side gets red, tears and often droops
nasal passage on the affected side clogs up or runs (often prior to the actual attack)
After you read up on CH, if you think you have the demon, look for a neurologist who knows about it (many don't, and even fewer GP's)
I pray that you aren't one of us, but if you are, know that you are welcome into our little cyber-family here. We're available for support, with strong shoulders and the ability to let you scream and holler. Don't hesistate to get involved with the board and to call on any of us as you need to. Messages that have the poster's name in blue have direct email links to us--just click on the blue and we'll get your mail
Todd