Poetry: Deadline for Submission

I was told last year you would tell me when

to submit my poem for this year but have heard

nothing yet?

Thanks, curious though that in the poem shared

called a migraine 'him.'  I thought migraines were

more of a femine trait a smine was handed down

through my Mom from her Dad.

My new Primary Doc says people who are highly intelligent and driven often

suffer with cluster migraines.  I told him, if they that so intelligent, why

do they get them?

But he nailed me, at least about the driven aspect, lol.

GB

pat

PS BTW, cluster migraine sufferers are finding much relief

taking THC.  I prefer chocolate fudge which I can now eat

for the first time in 12 years without getting even a hint

of a migraine.

What?

I was diagnosed with intractable cluster migraines

and cluster migraines are written up in numerous

medical journals, the Internet, everywhere so

how do you now claim there is no such thing

unless you meanthey're called cluster headaches

and not migraines?

Cluster headaches are recurrent, severe headaches that occur in "clusters" during periods of time called cluster periods or episodes. These headaches, which are said to be more painful than migraine headaches , result in an intense, stabbing pain around the eye or temple. The pain, which usually lasts between 15 and 180 minutes, may spread to the face and upper neck.

During a cluster period, an individual is more prone to having the headaches and may have several headaches every day. During a cluster headache cycle, the attacks of severe pain often occur at the same time each day.

Cluster headaches, which are more common in men than in women, can go into remission only to return months or years later."

GB

pat

Cluster Migraines Causes
Symptoms And Treatment Options

Cluster migraines are the most painful type of migraines that appear in different pockets of your head.

Throughout your head and perhaps in your eyes, there are small spaces where the pain erupts.

When migraine attacks, you feel the pain all over the head and the eye, but more intense particularly in these parts.

An Explanation Of The Cluster Type Migraines
The male group is more susceptible to this type of migraine compared to the female group. Also known as vascular headache, cluster migraines can attack at any age including childhood and adolescent.

The pain is excruciating and attacks abruptly without letting the victim to realize what is happening.

The pain can run daily, for weeks and months. Runny nose, watery eyes, and nasal congestion are the common symptoms accompanied by the pain.

Cluster type migraine can ruin our lives by affecting the quality of life, worsen our professional career and can be the prime reason for depression.

Oh give me a break!  Call it whatever you want Teri, have you ever had one?  I doubt it or you wouldn't be challenging people who have...  I wouldn't wish a cluster on my worst enemy... have you ever wanted to die because the pain was too great to bear?  I have an amazing husband and two beautiful children and I have.  So shut up, please.

Teri,

My sincere apologies.  And I am usually a happy, outgoing person who does discuss things in a polite and civil manner.  

It just happened that I misread your post coming off of a cluster and dealing with people who don't understand.  I couldn't kick the dogs (they lick my face while I cry), my kids are wonderful and so is my husband.  So... forgive me, I chose you.  I have recently been diagnosed with brain bleed (obviously not active at the present) and was researching the connection between migraines, clusters and aneurysm, brain bleed and hemorrhagic stroke. Left side of my face has been numb for over a week and is a common occurance for me.

Again, I regret my snarkiness.  

Sincerely,

Donna

Thanks Teri.  I found a list of doctors on a cluster headache website.  There is 1 in this area.  He is a Neuro MD at Kaiser about 45 minutes away.  Not sure the Neuro I currently have truly understands what and how long this has been going on.  I have suffered for years and my husband had to demand my Regular MD refer me to Neuro.  After husband explained my symptoms (once again) as this has been going on for years, and said he'd investigated thoroughly and believes I not only have classic migraines but cluster headaches as well, my doctor finally referred me to Neuro.  We asked reg. doc for O2 which he then prescribed. Neuro confirmed I have both. Ordered MRI and one with dye which showed a brain bleed. Just trying to look for info to educate myself and be an advocate for my own care. I appreciate any info you or someone else may have regarding clusters/migraines and their relationship, if any, to brain bleeds, aneurysm or stroke.  It used to be that I only had numbness and tingling during aura, migraine or cluster periods.  Now have continually on left side of face/eye even in absence of other symptoms. If anyone can refer me to info pertaining to this issue, it would be appreciated.

Donna