Posted by John Perez (199.99.241.197) on July 06, 1999 at 08:32:42:
I have been reading for the last 2 1/2, weeks about the same time that since my last bout with the Beast. I have actually gotten back to my regular life. One of the things is what to do for the pain. I have never used oxygen, or half of the stuff other CHr's take. But, laying off the alcohol and salt and drinking water (thanks Margi) I mean lots of water helped me bring my cycle from 3 months down to 6 weeks. When ever I got the pain I would breath the cold air from the AC. This really helped for me. It also makes the entire face cold and breathing the cold air was very soothing. Please try this. Get in the car if you don't have AC at home. You'll look weird with your face 3 inches away from the dash, but so what.
I read a few years ago that a study was done and more people felt relief with cold air than they did with oxygen. This is proabably why I never used the heavy meds. Always turned them down when the Doc offered them.
I am here if any one needs me. I don't post often but I am here every day several times a day.
Be patient,
Take your medication as directed,
Drink water,
Try the AC,
In the winter take a walk outside,
Wishing you pain free lives.
John P