I am a 77 year old caucasian woman who has had chronic CH for about 5 years now. I am currently able to control both frequency and ferocity of Ch with 3 doses a day, about 360 mg. of Verapamil. I believe the CH may have been triggered by excessive surgical procedures in the attempt to retrieve an errant parathyroid gland from my chest. This entailed 2 thoracotomies. After being diagnosed by a "headache specialist", and finding no treatment that helped, I found myself on my own, and contemplating suicide as the pain was more than I could bear. Thru Cluster Busters found many who wanted to help and tried many avenues, but the only one that has really helped me to somewhat regain my formerly very active lifestyle was Verapamil. So far, no Dr will help me to obtain oxygen. It is now my understanding that Verapamil increases my chances of heart attack by 60%, as well as opening the door to cancer. I am still operating a small business of my own creation, and that is beginning to wear on me. Once more I throw myself on the mercy of Cluster Busters. In the past I have used an excessive amount of vitamin D3, which ultimately helped to create kidney failure as my calcium level became dangerously high. I am guilty of not seeking medical help often, as it has not been successful in the past. So, here I am, looking forward to March Madness (Louisville, Ky) as a crazy basketball fan, trying to find a diet that will allow my system to function nearly normally so that my husband and I can lead the best lives possible. Can anyone help me?
Thanks,
gail crutcher