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Energy Drinks - thoughts to as why occasionally effective?
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How effective is this for you? How hot does it have to be? -
Energy Drinks - thoughts to as why occasionally effective?
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Thank you CHfather, The energy drink effect on me has been a godsend. Cluster manifested last night and the trick seemed to work again as an abortive. Within 10 minutes I was back to sleep. Yes. I will stop daytime caffeine to preserve effectiveness and Thank you, will look into the 5 hour energy especially if there is waining effectiveness. Re. Oxygen I am convinced I must be doing it wrong in some way and am going to give it another try, but will watch Bill Mingus's oxygen breathing techniques and get the Clustermask as well. -
Energy Drinks - thoughts to as why occasionally effective?
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Going through an episodic cluster. Currently less strong than in the past but symptoms remain. Oxygen doesn't seem to be working for me but A few nights ago finally tried downing a can of cold monster energy and somehow after 10 minutes it seemed to have an effect- felt at the lower part of my skull /neck where I assume pituitary / hypothalamus is . Symptoms receded and promptly fell asleep. Was impressive. Is there any research into why they may help? -
Hi All, went into cycle last week while on a trip in Asia, currently got an o2 tank but worried once I am on the plane. Any tips for travelling during a cycle? Any tips would be appreciated! Best, Michael
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Hi Wanda thanks so much for this. I tried getting an appointment with Dr. Christine Lay @ Womens Hospital but still no luck.Pushing! Please PM me and I will give you the number of an oxygen co. that claimed they can deliver within a day or two with a Dr's Prescription. Best, Michael
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Clusters making me restless, angry and causing problems with family.
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Today was a good day . Thanks SoCalCH. -
Clusters making me restless, angry and causing problems with family.
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Thank you Jonathan for the information and experience- the good news, I've finally been able to find a PCP (family dr. as they call them here) who seems to be smart, sympathetic and open minded. My hope is that he will prescribe the O2 by early next week. I will seek out the verapamil instant release versions as soon as I can and talk to my Dr. about monitored use. I am just curious regarding the D3 regimen, I am taking about 10k+ IU per day (mainly in the early evening since my attacks generally come in @ 2-4 am.) is 10K enough? Also regarding all the different co-drugs e.g magnesium etc, what do those other drugs help to do? -
Clusters making me restless, angry and causing problems with family.
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Thank you all who replied for your concern, comments and suggestions. I cannot say how much this means to me, because I know I am not facing this alone. The commuinty on clusterbusters keeps me sane. You guys are out there. Only you understand. Thank you without end. -
Clusters making me restless, angry and causing problems with family.
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Clusters making me restless, angry and causing problems with family.
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Thanks CH father, Currently I am just going with Vitamin D (oil) @ 10k IU ...I feel it has lowered the frequency. I am reluctant to do the drugs as I have yet to find a neurologist or DR to help guide me through them. Furthermore am terrified of the potential slap back affect. I have at hand 5mg Zomig Nasal Sprays, as well as pregabalin 25mgs / propranolol HCL 40mg/ Mylan-Verapamil SR 240mg. I've decided to use to the Zomig tonight if the pain becomes uncontrollable tonight. Edit: I am desperately trying to get Oxygen as well but my neuro said that he would not prescribe oxygen and told me to use the drugs first... -
This is intensely personal but I think only you guys would understand. A few days ago I thought I was getting over a cluster that has been around for a month. Suddenly at 2 am, I went for 2 and half our session where I found myself both exhausted and restlessly pacing my living room like a crazy person, trying to keep quiet and not wake up our baby. Since they generally happen at night , My wife has rarely seen me go through such a bad cluster, and I despite me explaining it all the symptoms, the thoughts of pain freeness of death and what a relief that would be (which go away thankfully after the pain subsides) and showing her Clusterbusters and countless videos. I know there is nothing she can do, but I find myself getting angry also, at the situation and also with her not being able to truly understand. The result has been a horrible argument, made worse by my fear of another looming attack, by my anxiety and fear, which is also causing our relationship to suffer. How do your spouses help you ? Can they? Or are the attacks a solitary thing that only you can bear yourself because nobody who hasn't experienced it can understand. Thank you.
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Thank you so much will try and connect.
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Hi Devonrex, thanks for the insight. Have you had any reccomendable help from local Drs. in Calgary. I am trying to find a specialist here in Toronto but it has been difficult.
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Thanks for your insight Pebbles. I am going through a cluster now, which I thought was receding because I had three days hardly any shadows and then last night had it pretty rough. Toronto has been going through high /low pressure swings and saw a full moon and wondered about that as well.
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I am based in Toronto and recently going through a bad cluster period. Both last week and today, I experienced rapidly increasing pressure (pain) behind my eye as well as a bit of nausea with the onset of the rapid change in weather from being totally cloudless to suddenly overcast with low could and rain. Just wondering if anyone else has a noted a similar experience. Apparently rapid barometric pressure change is also noted as a prevalent factor for other headaches as well.
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Thanks @CHfather! Have an appointment with the Neuro tommorrow. Hopefully will be first step in building a case file and a plan of action. So happy Clusterbusters exists. Thanks again.
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Hi everyone, just recently moved to Toronto, and got hit with an episodic cluster a few weeks ago. I've tried contacting a variety of neurologists including the ones recommended on the list here, but due to the Pandemic times are in excess of three months! Does anyone have any Toronto/Ontario advice for doctors or coping techniques/tips/ advice regarding Psilocybin? I know there is an official clinic here that offers Ketamine therapy only for PTSD.