Posted by petem (216.184.137.150) on August 06, 1999 at 12:56:05:
In Reply to: glad to meet fellow sufferers posted by mike on August 06, 1999 at 12:05:30:
Hey Mike, hate to welcome you to the club, but glad you found it. The first part of your question is impossible, its like trying to ask who is going to be hit by automobiles next year. Many people who find this site think they are the only ones who have this affliction. So there are alot of people that have it and didnt know it (you for example). The second part of your question (I feel) has its troubles also. I was just reading today Drummers post about the good old headache doctor. They are still thinking we are a bunch of "male-smoking-alcoholics" and this condition is "relatively rare". Its a catch 22, If *everyone* dosent have it, then its not worth spending research or media money on. What is need is an organized effort to inform. I think that what OUCH is all about, but I just cant seem to find info on it here.
(you all can jump in now!)
ptm
;..-)