Posted by David Chalfant (208.30.14.113) on July 25, 1999 at 14:59:37:
In Reply to: New to the CH family but not to Cluster Headaches posted by Keith on July 25, 1999 at 10:47:38:
Welcome to our site. We are sorry you have cluster headaches but are glad you found us.your spelling is right but we don't care. After being out of school for 10 years, I found I have trouble also. No problem. I/we would like to know what you are currently taking for CHs.Do you use medical oxygen to abort a CH ? 02 has been very effective for some of us. It is considered a top choice according to many books,articles,and the folks on this site. It does not wor k for everybody, but a ball park figure is 80% positive results as a quick method of relief. I use it along with 360 mgs of Verapamil SR-a calcium channel blocker. It is used to treat BP with out a lot of side effects. I am sorry but I think beimg born prematurally is a shot in the dark. From the tenor of your post, I suppose you realize this as BS. I would do some research, calling around to find a neuro who knoes how to treat CHs. You may want to copy info from this site concerning symptoms and treatments. I was lucky to find a neuro who picked the right meds.
This is VERY important. You may already be aware of these things but I would be skeptical of your neurologist diagnosis as the cause ( born prematurely. Thats, Im sorry but that is LOL rediculous unless he has research to back up his opinion. Depending where yoiu live, The people here can direct you to a qualified doc in you area.
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