My Cycle Has Ended - I Hope Yours Does Too

[Mike33]

Hi all,

I wrote on this board for the first time after many years of just reading, during my most recent cycle, which started in March of 2026.

I remember the day distinctly because it was Daylight Savings on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

I quit drinking beer for the duration of the cycle a week later as the attacks intensified.

April was the cruellest month. (Hat tip to T.S. Eliot.)

Finally, in the first week of May, they began to taper off slowly. By the second full week of May, it was over.

It was about nine weeks total, which is kind of average for me.

This was the first time I had oxygen and I have to say, it was a game changer. Oxygen aborted some attacks completely, lessened the intensity of others, and gave me an alternative to medications.

There were a couple of times in this cycle where I had an attack a short distance from home, so instead of taking a pill, I just rushed home and used oxygen and it ended the attacks.

If you suffer from cluster headaches and you're not using oxygen, you should try it. Go to a doctor and get a prescription for medical oxygen. It is much easier to use than I thought it was. Lots of places will even deliver it to you.

You have to be careful with oxygen, obviously, it is flammable. I did not even turn on my gas stove once for the entire time I had a tank in my home. I would microwave stuff, get takeout, or just make a sandwich or something. It was totally worth it.

Anyway, I just wanted to drop a line and say thank you and that my most recent cycle is over.

If you are in a cycle now, hang in there. It will end eventually. I hope it is soon.

- Mike

[Dallas Denny]

Welcome Mike and congrats on ending your cycle and getting O2 to make the cycle easier!!!

I must tell you though that you're carrying your oxygen safety concerns to the extreme an totally unnecessary!

O2 is NOT flammable!!  It's an oxidizer, and will enhance an existing fire, making it burn hotter and longer....if it's in your bedroom away from a fire source you'll be good...and if you're a smoker, wait a few after aborting before lighting up!!  Or, just keep doing what you are if it makes ya comfortable!

DD

[Jimmy Martinez]

Thank Goodness Mike you are pain free! I will pray it never ends and the only time you come back to this site is to encourage others and share your success stories. That day is coming!