BBillow Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I know this sounds silly, but I know us CH sufferers will try anything and this actually works for me. When I start to feel my CH come on I make a tea from the spice packets i get out of the spicy chili ramen noodles and this will stop my headaches exactly like triptan's did when they worked for me. I believe that the spice stimulates the nerve ganglia in much the way that the implant does and at 4 for a dollar instead of the 6 dollars a dose that sumatriptan was costing me it's a win win. I actually hate Ramen noodles but that spice packet has earned a place in my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHfather Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 The weird thing about this, given our list of triggers at another thread, is that the spice packet is filled with MSG, which is a wicked trigger for many. Or maybe you're talking about a different brand: I'm looking at Maruchan Hot Chili Flavor Ramen. Or I suppose maybe it's possible that the MSG isn't in the spice packet, though I don't know where else it would be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBillow Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 I'm sure it's filled with MSG, but I am fortunate that I have no known food triggers, all of mine seem to be event related, sleep, relaxing and alcohol. Mine also switched sides. After a 3 year remission, they returned on the opposite side with increased frequency and pain. Also when they returned sumatriptan quit working. It was a miracle drug when I had them on right side, totally ineffective on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonsOfScotland Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 3 episodes ago (approx 5 years ago), I tried cayenne pepper spray up my nose (used sinus buster bottle). During that 2 month stretch, I was able to abort almost half of my attacks with the spray. I was overjoyed. Since then, the spray hasn't worked at all. Very disappointing but that's the story many come to know with this beast. There's definitely something there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Johnston Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I have tried something similar to this.. At least, I dip my finger in jalepeno juice and then stick it up my nose. I had success with it once, however the two other times Iv tried it, I did not get the original success. Since I was not able to replicate the relief, I have stopped doing it and resorted to my standard "extreme superficial pain" treatment method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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