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Update: He took the seeds and went right to sleep. I could tell by the way he was sleeping that he was actually getting some rest. It was several hours before he had a headache again. Although the pain isn't gone, I'm still hopeful that it will help, we'll do it again in 5 days. Fingers crossed.

I think we'll start with 25 seeds in plain water and see how he does with that. Then we wait 5 days right? I don't want to do anything to make him feel worse, so I want to start slow and see what happens. I'm starting a journal so we can keep track of everything. Thanks for all your insight and suggestions. I'd be lost without some guidance in this struggle for some peace.  [smiley=undecided.gif]

Purchased first rc seeds for my husband. I plan on using the peppermint tea method to soak them. He has a terrible gag reflex, we'll see if he can keep those down. I also plan to grow mushrooms, for the next cycle, since this one will probably be over before I have success. I am apprehensive about growing them because I'm afraid of contaminating them and giving hubs something potentially harmful. I read some about philosopher's stones, anyone have any thoughts on those? Are they as potent? And finally, a question about oxygen. We didn't realize that his insurance only allows him to see a doctor twice a year, which he's already used. What can you tell me about welders oxygen? Sorry, I know I'm showing how green I am. I appreciate any advice you have. Thank you!

Thank you so much for all the helpful information. We now have a starting point and we'll keep trying until something works. I've been sharing what I have learned on this site with my husband. The change in his mentality is pretty incredible. He's talking more openly about his condition. He doesn't feel so alone anymore and is willing to let me help him. We've been together for 11 years, been through a lot, and I'll be damned if this 'beast' gets the better of us. You gave us the fuel to keep fighting.Â

He is 28 years old and has had these headaches since he was 13. There were a few years where he had no pain, but as you say, the beast is back. Over the past couple of years, he has had approx two cycles a year, each lasting at least a month. I haven't read enough to know if it will only get worse. I'm ashamed to say that I've only recently begun to research this. When he was younger he had all kinds of tests ran that showed nothing. Doctors have given him migraine medications and pretty much treated him like some kind of junkie. He has never tried oxygen and I'm not sure I can get him to. He is a doctor-phobe and doesn't think they'll believe him. He sits and suffers until it's over. Breaks my heart. But I'm so excited about all this information, I don't know what to try first!

I'm so glad I found this site! My heart is so heavy from watching my husband suffer, he's in a cycle as I type this. There is a ton of helpful information and it's just nice to know you all are out there. (that being said, sorry for your pain :-[) I want to thank all of you for sharing your stories and experiences. I finally feel like there is hope and I don't feel so helpless.