Posted by Caren (208.252.149.184) on July 05, 1999 at 22:27:59:
When I had a cluster episode a few years ago, I did a web search and found nothing on clusters. I am glad I searched again this time. This is a great site, I'm very happy I found it. I don't know anyone else who suffers with clusters, and non-sufferers don't understand what we go through. I used to feel so alone with my pain. I am between jobs right now (no insurance) therefore I haven't been able to afford the oxygen that helps me sleep at night. I have left-over meds from a few years ago and I've been taking them. Hopefully I will be over this episode in a week or two. I read with interest what has helped others. I have a few questions though, what is the difference between episodic, chronic and atypical clusters? Also what does OUCH stand for?