Excuse the duplicate post. I am having a little trouble getting my reply to Batch to load. In the meantime, thanks to Spiny and CHFather for all of your helpful input.
Reply to Batch is:
Batch. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to send this lengthy and detailed message. I have read the information several times and am trying to sort and process it all, at which time I am sure I will have some questions. I am wondering what you meant by allergic reaction.
I have been taking 5000 IU Vitamin D3 for many years. I also take Magnesium and Glucosamine. Drinking an adequate amount of water has never been a problem for me. My one concern with taking high doses of vitamins is the body mass issue. What do you think of a small woman vs a full grown man taking the same dose?
I do not know how the onset of clusters was for most people, but mine may be a little different. I had about three months of sudden and intermittent dental pain in my lower right jaw. It was so extreme at times that I was unable to eat, drink or brush my teeth. The pain never settled on any one tooth, it struck different areas and would last several hours and then disappear for days.
My dentist was unable to find any cause for it, and advised me to see a neurologist as she was sure it was a trigeminal problem. At that point, the pain morphed into the first cluster episode I had. I knew right away that it wasn't migraine as it really is very different. Thereupon, I saw a neurologist who quickly diagnosed me with clusters (I did have three MRIs with contrast - head, neck and optic nerve.) Within a few months I became chronic. I do have embedded migraine, though not chronic, so I also will consider the regimen that your wife uses for migraine.
I will see if I can get an appointment with my dr and show him the vitamin protocol and ask for blood work.
I just really want to thank you for your help with this. In a short time you have done more than my drs and I feel somewhat optimistic and positive.
Primrose