Im usually a Oct-April cycle, but last years started a bit early didn't end till almost June! About 2 weeks ago I started with minor cluster- IBP and Pepsi knocked out and went on my way, but about a week ago the big guys hit, had just started back on regime - at 5,000 units VitD ( when the pain stops I tend to forget to take things - so its low doses and every couple days or if I get trapped around tobacco) and builiding up levels, so they hit really hard, more like 9-10's. Nothing quite like going through a bawling 3-cycle cluster in your 10 year-olds arms. She was left home to care for me this morning. When it finally ended we both fell asleep. A boiling shower and nap later and I can tolerate light now. My older daughter is linking my hits to low pressure storms, and tells me we are in for a long early winter and I'd better prepare myself.
No verap for me, first time almost killed me, took 9 months for hives to finish rising to surface. Oxygen and I did'nt do well, after 9 month to get script for it! Most drugs and I are not compatable and end result is I steer clear of them. Research things before taking any more and dont' trust Dr's by and far as a whole. Can't even recall what all I've tried. Stress was more of a prevent for me as well, relaxing - far to painful! 20 years of migraines rolled into the last 18 yrs of clusters. My memory scared from all the "tramatic brain damage" of headaches. Right now I'm dreading tonight - when it hits again if can stave off till then. Couple months build up to the big ones and know when they hit ends in sight. But starting off with em, gotta find something..
