Laura401 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Hi Everyone! I'm still here...and still chronic. I am having a very rough patch and could use a pick me up. I was wondering how many have gone from chronic to episodic? How long did it take? What did you do to switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamryan Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hello - I hope it gets better soon, hang in there. I just randomly check back every now and then - and my experience is very limited - but I feel prepared for an upcoming cycle. My dad has had headaches for 10+ years, I started getting them 6 years ago. Neither of us heard of CH until last spring when I was at my worst and desperate to find an answer.Today, my dad and I can finally enjoy a beer and reflect on what we have learned. Verapamil, sumatriptan nasal spray, oxygen - really life savers for us. I also do the D3, my dad takes other stuff. Previously I used Tylenol Severe Sinus (acetaminophen), hot showers, and ice-packs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiny Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hi Laura! Good to hear from you, but sorry you are going thru a rough spot. Yes, we do have some members who have gone from chronic to episodic. How? Not sure. But busting helped a few get there, much to their surprise. What are you doing for yours now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHfather Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 It's probably worth mentioning that there are at least a couple of folks who once were very active members here who have gone from chronic to painfree (painfree for several years, at least) from various forms of busting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit12 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Laura401 I would be one of the lucky few. A little background, I have migraines and Clusters. The first time I first busted I did it all wrong, was still on meds. Second time I went on this site and ask some questions and found out what meds i needed to quit taking. I bit the bullet and went cold turky off all pharmacy meds for 5 days, it was hell with very little sleep and consistent hits. I did the three bust cycles using MM and it worked. I made the mistake of getting over confident and ran out of maintenance doses of MM and got hit hard for a few days. I found RC seeds and started taking them. I still have migraines but not near as often. My Clusters have been few and far between as long as I do a maintenance dose when i get shadows for c couple days in a row. Good luck and sorry for the hard times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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