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6 a night - aughh now THAT really blows! :'( > Very sorry to hear about that. Is your current O2 set up high flow (which for me means at least 25 LPM), using a special non rebreather mask? Last time I checked, steroids do interfere with busting unfortunately. :'( Have heard of gurana, haven't tried it much. Does you CH come in cycles? if so, I'm wondering if you'd have your best shot with detoxing/busting at a low point in a cycle where they are less frequent and/or less severe?

OK now I'm picturing you galloping through the scrub brush with the black hat and a holster with six shooters. ;D ;D

Definitely bring 'em!!! Bonus points if there's video of you wiping out. ;D

Gee fecking willikers what a good lookin' couple! CONGRATS and the Jeebs stamp of approval on the black hat and bolo tie action. So THAT's how you landed a gorgeous blonde bride. 8-) I hope you didn't get hit by you know who any time near the ceremony, and that the party got going strong enough that people were shoving each other in the pool and taking some impromptu wild horse rides!

Triggers: alcohol Sleep (including day naps) Relaxation (including meditation >) A particularly stressful event Fumes such as bleach, cigarette smoke, gasoline Altitude shifts such as air travel or 7,000+ ft mountain elevations

I ordinarily understand MJ to also be abbreviated as REEFER. ;D

You have to love the CHF geeese.

Hey Shades! Those pesky nose tubes'll be replaced by the non-rebreather mask - it will be a simple swap out. Your high flow regulator will replace the regulator that's on there now with it's gauge and dial. It will likely look similar but the dial will go much higher! Your current regulator goes to 8 LPM, a low flow indeed (I suggest getting 25 LPM minimum regulator or demand valve system), but if you're sitting there getting hit while still waiting for your new regulator and/or mask, it could be worth a try to use it as is, as depending on the severity of the hit and how close it is caught to onset, some CH'ers can actually get some relief with this for the first few times or so that they try it. The 'ol energy drink or shot chugged at onset can help the O2 become more effective too. 8-)

Well I'm known to be a bit fatigue-y myself, so if the hypothalamus is to blame for all of this, well it's really being a jerk! Your results with mushrooms sure bode really well Cludster! [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Dagnabbit when there's the gaping absence of CHfather not posting for 4-5 days in a row it just ain't the same 'round here! :'( He deserves a break now and again but I'll be glad when he brings that organized clear head back here, sorts stuff out and especially helps the noobs with his usual dishing of the most concise, targeted info and advice known to clusterkind. 8-)

Oh. I had this image of horse riding where you're galloping full speed on a path through a golden meadow, the horse's mane flowing in the wind as you throw your head back and exclaim YEEE-fecking-HAWWW!! while the orchestra hits a rousing crescendo. Hmm I guess my horse riding knowledge is mostly gained from watching movies.Â

Ugh a 3+ hour whopper. Those'll test anyone's limits. An experience so powerfully FECKED in a way words can't adequately describe. > I suppose the enthusiasm here for the O2 as an abortive has become pretty evident by now ;D, and at this point I'm thinking that maybe I should add that in a situation where O2 is not possible, and imitrex is chosen, the injection form tends to work MUCH more effectively (and quickly!!) for us CH'ers than the pill form does. The inhalers can work too, but this imitrex injection tip describes how to use partial doses very effectively and reduce side effect/rebound risk while con$erving supply in the process: http://www.clusterheadaches.com/imitrex.html

Fumes like gasoline, bleach, exhaust and perfume are known to be triggers for some, so if the pollution is pretty thick, maybe so? The riding horses part definitely sounds fun!

Sorry I don't have a clue about the legal aspects and how to proceed. My feeling is a terrible crime has been committed here - by the state of Alabama! > :( :'(

Well yeah those docs, they can be pretty jerky. :-? A lot of CH'ers end up just bypassing the a-hole doctor and getting their O2 from a local welding supply place. Here's some more info on welding O2 for CH if you get interested in going that route:http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/O2primer.htm

Hey Indi, 5 days seems to be a pretty widely accepted figure. Well in case you still want to reconsider, last time I checked the RC weren't very expensive. Maybe you could plant those HBWR and grow some purty flowers. 8-) It does that to lotsa CH'ers. Given your history with it I would avoid it like the plague while prone to CH attacks. Ginger, which helps some with shadows, can theoretically also help with nausea, but I should caution that it might interact with seeds and convert the LSA into LSH. That's just a theory recently discussed here after I found that I wasn't as sedated as usual with RC when I drank it with ginger tea. Anyway as far as I know LSH is still effective for CH, just not exactly a sleep aid. Have you ever heard the Led Zeppelin song Ramble On? I think that's what I'm starting to do here.Â

Hey NDD, this is one of the reasons high liter flow 100% oxygen is so popular around here for an abortive. Unlike the low flow rebreather O2 still commonly, erroneously prescribed by doctors, and which you may have been prescribed before, it's an effective abortive and can allow ya to do that 5 day detox from the drugs before busting. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cb/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1299901790 That would be cool if you could start a new topic for yourself as Purple suggested so you can get the attention ya deserve.Â

Oh yeah and especially Pixie-Elf says FECK an awful lot. ;D I can't say what that stands for. ;D

Hey TJ, Glad you're figuring out how to do the message board thing - hang in there with us, after a brief learning curve it'll become much easier. 8-) Let's see, you might see us saying O2 for oxygen, and CH for cluster headache. Fungus, fungi, mushies and vitamin M for psilocybin mushrooms. RC for Rivea Corymbosa seeds. Tabs and paper for LSD I hope I'm not scaring you off with the list of hallucinogens - this is not a recreational drug place at all, just CH'ers, including lots of long time CH'ers such as yourself, looking for (and very often FINDING) significant relief.Â

Yeah the imitrex pills don't tend to work so hot for CH. The injection and inhaler forms of imitrex will abort a CH attack much more reliably, but the non toxic O2 (100%, high flow as Ron pointed out above, NOT the ineffective way most docs still prescribe it) is a much better option when possible, especially because it allows ya to detox before busting, which can prevent both CH and migraines.Â

Gee willikers that sounds like some rottenly lousy surgery to have to undergo. Thank gawsh you have the good family and Kage who rally 'round when the fit hits the shan.Â

LOL the surgery is no joke but that anesthesia is a comedy inducing goldmine! ;D

It sure sounds to me like you've diligently optimized your approach to O2 (when resorting to trex I too find the 1/2 dose to be best BTW). Besides staying on the O2 for a good while after the attack is aborted, an energy drink/shot at onset is also known to help the abort from the O2 last longer for some CH'ers in cases like this, where instead of being hit every 1.5 hours, several hours between hits can be had. Granted, an energy drink can be a hell of a thing to consume at 2 AM though. If it were me I know I'd be actively pursuing the fungus at this point if possible (I may be biased, because RC did stop working for me at one point when a CH episode was about to come on strong, at which time I switched to fungus and it worked. I haven't tried paper just yet, but I'm seriously considering it for the next bust). Sorry I don't know what to think about the D3, since on one hand you're right at the tipping point where it would be most likely to kick in and start helping, but you're also concerned this could be a rare case where D3 might be actually working against you. I suppose I would stay on it for a little while longer but it's a tuff call for sure. :-?

What Spiny said about adding an energy drink to help the O2 become more effective right at onset. Plus just in case you're not aware of the partial dose imitrex injection approach yet, it sure can cut down on side effect/rebound risk not to mention cost and supply issues. The link: http://www.clusterheadaches.com/imitrex.html

For those lighter rogues I really value having an extra strength energy shot in my pocket, although I can imagine that even the quick second it takes to knock one back could be a little er...conspicuous and weird right when teaching. Not to mention you might start talking too fast. I was recently crammed into a middle seat in the back of one of those "packed liked sardines" budget flights, and by the 4th hour in the air, 'ol rogue hit McJohnny Beast popped in for a lil' visit. Right as I was talking to the guy next to me I whipped that "energy 2000" shot out toot sweet believe me and was seriously relieved at how fast it provided an abort. Not that I didn't have an imitrex inhaler in the other pocket as a last resort in case the visit was higher on the richter scale. Thankfully haven't had to use one of those or excuse myself to the airplane lavatory for an injection in a long time thanks to bustin'.Â