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Another day and no triptan. Actually feel pride. Hope to bust this weekend

So sorry to hear. Batch is the vitamin d guru and been very helpful to me. Definitely reach out to him. Sending what little positive vibes I have left your way.

Went the whole day without triptans. Hopefully Friday night bust

Thanks Elly. How many days did you detox before busting? I know what the normal protocol is but no way I'm making 5 days

PS - I pray that CHfather is right. :-/

Best Wishes!!!

Sorry folks, still no Internet at work. Got absolutely slammed today. Full on kip10 this morning and at 2:30 today as I was waiting to meet prospective new client. Used first full tree injection(hate that I did) and zomig in the afternoon. Anxiety at breaking point level. Adding Ativan to try and keep me sane and safe. Guessing I need to detox and bust again. Not sure i can handle the detox.

Well, a pain free weekend day is a great thing. My anxiety level remains high as this is all I can think of. Constantly waiting for the next hit. Last zomig was at 5:00am so I am at 16 hours pain free. Actually worked outside today in the yard. Big step. Lets see what tonight brings.

I have experienced but post dose slapbacks and also complete relief following a dose. I think it has to do with where you are in cycle. But I am an amateur when it comes to busting. Enjoy the time together and thanks for being such a great supporter.

Thanks all!! I hope the D3 regimen extends my pain free times enough that I get to stop using the zomig. I agree that the triptans only lengthen a cycle and cause rebound hits. Would love to meet a second CHer as it is awesome to speak with folks who get it. As my wife has walked this struggle with me for years I know she has some great understanding, but talking with actual suffers makes me feel a little more normal.

Elly, Well said and the only people who could get offended I think are those who are naive to what sufferers and supporters go through. Personally, I don't want anyone to see me when I am battling, I tend to hide wherever I can. Kills me to have one of my children ask me...Hey Dad, does your head still hurt? I thank God for my wife's support and my children's understanding that Dad needs to be left alone. Enjoy the pain free times!!

Awesome news, keep us posted ;D

The hit beat the alarm by 45 minutes. Danced for a bit and used the zomig, slept all night again and nothing till some shadows at 4:00 today. Could be the d3 regimen is giving me longer breaks????? Either way, I needed that 8 hours of sleep for a dose of sanity. Hopefully, between 3 doses (2 vitamin m and 1 seeds) and the D3 regimen there is an end in sight. Will keep you posted

After zomig yesterday morning, stayed pain free all day. Feel asleep last night thinking maybe it was going to be a solid sleep. Four hits through the night and caved at 3:30 with the zomig. That's the weird part...pain free again since that spray. Seems like sleep is the problem right now. Never in the past did I get such a long break from zomig. Might try waking myself tonight after 1.5 hours of sleep. Helped break my sons night terrors, maybe I will get lucky.

Sorry David, I worry about maintenance doses being triggers, stupid probably but I leave things alone when I can. Afraid I may develop a tolerance to this treatment as well. Again, probably not a valid theory of mine.

So I gave in at 8:30 this morning and used zomig nasal spray. Also, took an ativan to try and calm down. Took a great nap on a couch at work and have been pain free all day since then. Go figure, no rebound hit from the triptan. Limited my caffeine intake and just took my elevated D3 regimen. Fingers, toes and everything else is crossed as I was in a bad place there for a day. Thanks for support and will keep posted. Tim

Thanks David, real bad night=real bad thoughts. Anxiety at all time high. Tried some baking soda in water last night and threw it all up. Now stomach is in knots and can't eat. I need a break and maybe pred/trex for a few days to get my head back on. We will see

There is nothing better then speaking with someone who understands. Don't know if you have ever met a sufferer or supporter in person but it is pretty cool. And thanks!!!

Thanks Elly, been trying to be supportive of you guys when I can and appreciate the support back!! Tim

Any thoughts if too much caffeine is causing rebound headaches??

Still getting hit every 1.5 to 2 hours. WTF!!!!!!!!!!

Good news - slept for 6.5 hours straight last night after hitting the seeds. Got hit at 5:30 this morning but was easily aborted in five minutes of 02 Bad/expected news - just finished getting slammed with a full on kip 10 that didn't respond to anything and had to dance. Hopefully it was the goodbye sucker punch. :-/

Ok, the seeds are soaking since for about an hour. Going to wait until 10:30 and then.....wish me luck

Thanks folks, I do use an ice pack but lately have gotten better results from heat. Weird. Can't seem to tolerate coffee but may need to force myself. Been concerned about too much caffeine as I have had some weird sensations in my armpit and down my left arm. Seems to happen when I am hopped up on too much caffeine. I am glad to hear of the float test as I would have just grabbed whatever was there. Hoping to get some results and will keep posted. Thanks for the support...it is very helpful Tim

Thanks spiny, struggling