jon019

Since before there was a 'Redbull" or any such....which meant boiling 2 tblspoons of coffee grounds in a cup in the micro then downing as fast as possible w/o burning everything.....grounds strained with teeth....crunchy "cowboy" coffee...I actually got to like it. You HAFTA be a clusterhead to do anything like that...... so I never had any doubts re diagnosis Have often wondered why there aren't any professional CH comedians since "timing is everything" when aborting a hit. Just a few minutes delay can mean aint nothing gonna help. You might want to try an energy right before expected hit time. I toyed with it for yrs and sometimes it actually worked...but the beast likes to "play"... so don't get discouraged. Personally I've never experienced any negative side effects form energy drinks....tho they typically taste so awful (tho no 5-hr) that I am thoroughly puzzled by the popularity. Must be the myth "medicine has to taste bad to be good! They seem better now...NOS tropical punch being my favorite flavor and Wired my favorite brand (double caffeine and taurine so 1/2 can is all that's needed). Bought on sale (Dollar stores are great hunting territory)...for $1 or less per can.....5-hr or knock offs too. One other note....for ME....consuming caffeine at the "wrong" time (in between hits) resulted in MORE hits and hits and energy drinks became useless. I think the body adjusts and you are not getting the JOLT necessary as your system has acclimated. Dunno...play around with that too...... Do you have oxygen, a preventive med on board (e.g. verapamil, lithium), abortive like Zomig Nasal Spray or Imitrex injections, a good neuro, considered the Vitamin D3 regimen? Caffeine and taurine alone aint gonna cut it........................ Best Jon

Hi Emily For some, the combo of taurine (>1000 mg) and caffeine (>100 mg) can be very helpful in aborting or lessening hit time....possibly even preventive if timed properly. (note that Redbull is lower in both these ingredients....if using regular energy drink find a different, and probably cheaper brand). The benefit of 5-hour is portability and ease of use...it's only 2 oz. I always have one in my pocket. In my case I get better results with a very chilled energy drink...consumed rapidly....at the FIRST sign of a hit....timing is critical.My belief that the cold had some beneficial effect, the sugar helpful (low blood sugar can be a trigger for me) and the carbonation speeds up absorption. Never had any rebound or 'crashing" experience...just that it didn't always work.....doubling up was pointless.... and over caffeination unpleasant while "dancing". Best Jon