Posted by Travis Piccolin (143.166.99.242) on July 06, 1999 at 12:26:51:
I have been a prisoner of the demon since '91, and like many of you, have tried everything under the sun. With the exception of some drugs, that I can't practically take 3 to 4 times a day, I have tried some self treatment with some success. Usually when I feel one coming on, the first thing to happen is sinus swelling and congestion followed by the headache. To combat this I immediately use a strong 12 to 24 hour nasal spray to open me back up, then I liberally apply standard Vicks vapor rub to the side of the head where the pain is( I mean get it on there good....rub it in but leave some on the surface of the skin....this seems to have a cooling as well as heating effect), and then I try to relax and breathe(I know this is damn near impossible for some!)and this seems to decrease the severity if not altogether wipe-out that attack. Please try this!!!!! It is easy, and not very expensive. Note: I have tried other vapor action stuff like Icy Hot and Ben Gay, but these seem to be too strong and just agitate me more if not make me nauseated. I hope this helps some of you. It certianly has helped me. Having found such easy relief has also had a great impact on my whole mentality......I am not giving myself CH's by being worried that I am going to get a CH all the damn time. Please let me know if it works for any of you.