Posted by mike (205.188.192.41) on February 03, 2002 at 02:02:05:
Here I am...sleep cycle messed up...time and Saturday Night Live on my hands...
During this cluster cycle I have been looking across the web, multiple sources, and have decided to post a list of different things that have worked for people's pain with varying levels of success. Add anything. I'm sure I didn't get everything.
Preventative
Depakote, Lithium;
Prednisone;
Verpramil, Inderal;
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Prozac, Paxil, Effexor, etc.);
Methysergide;
Sansert;
Vicodin;
Ibuprofen;
Histamine IV;
Psilocybin;
Melatonin;
Daily Multi-Vitamin;
Daily B6 and B12;
Elimination of Caffeine Intake;
Elimination of Smoking;
Elimination of Alcohol Consumption;
Reduction of Sugars From Diet;
Evenly Spaced Meals;
Hourly Consumption of Water;
Accupuncture;
Accupressure;
Chiropractic Adjustment;
Regular Sleep Patterns;
Light Therapy;
Meditation;
Percutaneous Glycerol Injections Into the Trigeminal Cistern;
Trigeminal Sensory Rhizotomy;
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Trigeminal Rhizotomy;
Superficial Petrosal Neurectomy;
Trigeminal Branch Avulsion;
Decompression of the Nervus Intermedius
Abortive
Imitrex, Amerge, Zomig;
Demerol;
Lidocaine;
Ergotamine;
Prednisone;
Ibuprofen--Liqui-Caps;
6 to 15 Liters Per Minute of Oxygen for 15 Minutes;
Intense Aerobic Exercise;
Ice Packs Applied to the Neck;
Standing Outside in Freezing Weather;
Breathing Cold Air;
Inducing Pain in Any Other Part of the Body in Order That the Cluster Pain is Reduced;
Repetitively Inhaling Deeply, Holding for a 4 Count, and Exhaling;
Visualization Meant to Reduce the Flow of Blood From the Brain to the Extermities;
Biofeedback ;
Pressing on the Temples;
Self Neck Message