Greetings Family,
Update as promised.
So I followed the" Reloading dose, however I was hit with "slapbacks" (Nothing that O2 couldn't handle.) They were manageable and aborted at an average of 10 to 15 mins.
I also, instead of going 12 days with the reload, I did it for 14 days along with the co-factors and some help of prednisone at low doses.
At day 7, I was hit every 2 hours, throughout the day. and about 2 attacks per night.
After that it began slowing down and well, I know we all hate to count our chickens before they hatch, I'm pain free for 2 days and night so far. Still staying away from triggers to be safe also.
I find also that if i'm busy, I don't get the attacks. the moment I put my feet up to rest, it was getting me. Weird.
So for me, the D3 Reload hopefully shoved him back into his cage. I'm maintaining the regimen now and will continue to do so.
The only thing waking me up at night is nasty leg cramps. Usually at the front arch of the ankle. Awkward place and i Just put some salt under my tongue, and it goes away after about 7 minutes. Not sure if the magnesium is causing that but I am on the Magnesium Gycinate so trying to adjust the dose on that one to see how to stop the cramps.
Aside from that, I feel great once again thanks to Batch aka @xxx, @BoscoPiko, @spiny
Regarding the intake of O2. I don't know if this is placebo effect or if it is really aborting faster than usual when I changed the technique.
I only open the regulator to 8 liters per minute. Let the bag fill. Lift my tongue to touch my pallet and then breath in through my mouth. Maybe it enters quicker like sublingual medication? Not sure. I then hold the O2 for a few seconds until the bag fills again (since its on 8 liters per minute it give me time to hold the oxygen in my lung. I exhale and repeat. I found that by doing it this way, the attack stops faster and you also save on the tank itself. I also cup the side of my head with my hand and massage it whilst doing this. The catch here is that when you know he is around even before the pain hits, you got to let the pain start for about 3 to 4 minutes for this to be effective. As i found that if you take O2 too early, it take a little longer to abort and you in store for another attach in about 2 hours time.
This is of course for day time attacks as it is difficult to catch nocturnal attacks the same way. This method is the most effective for me, so i thought I would share it and hope that it works for you guys.
Regarding migraines
My brother suffers bad with them so i also put him on this loading schedule. I am pleased to say that it has almost stopped them from coming as he is still towards the end of the loading dose. In fact i mentioned it to 2 people who got the same relief. Just got to be patient and disciplined regarding the regimen I guess.
I am so grateful for all the help and guidance I get from Batch and everyone in this group. The research you all have put in on the files section is really so interesting.
I used to want help instantly like most of us here and out of haste do stupid things. But after a lot of reading on here I got all my answers. Its kinda like much needed ammunition.
So this is my update so far. Thanks to everyone that supported me and steered me in the right direction. Wish I could meet you all. You guys ROCK!!!
Kind Regards and pain free wishes always
Snowflake