Happy Birthday Yvonne!
Saturday, September 10, 2005
A Happy Birthday goes out to my younger sister, Yvonne. She is much further along in life that myself. She has 2 kids and owns a home despite being 5 years to my junior. We are all proud of her.
Mindy and I went out there to visit. I was hoping to spend the day out there and give her a bit of a rest by occupying her kids for her birthday. Silly me. Why did I think I could do that. I was only able to last a little over 2 hours before my headaches and seizures started acting up. Lucky Mindy was there to drive back because I would not have been able too. But one can only due ones best.
I have not had much interest in updating my blog as of late. Packing and looking of a new apartment is where my energy is going. Hopefully I will be updating on a regular basis once life settles down a bit.
Paul
Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain.
-Author Unknown
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Mindy and I went out there to visit. I was hoping to spend the day out there and give her a bit of a rest by occupying her kids for her birthday. Silly me. Why did I think I could do that. I was only able to last a little over 2 hours before my headaches and seizures started acting up. Lucky Mindy was there to drive back because I would not have been able too. But one can only due ones best.
I have not had much interest in updating my blog as of late. Packing and looking of a new apartment is where my energy is going. Hopefully I will be updating on a regular basis once life settles down a bit.
Paul
Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain.
-Author Unknown
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Ch-ch-ch-changes
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Well we finally did it. After two years Mindy and I gave our 1 month notice. Now the fun part, looking for another place. Moving is one of the biggest stresses. Both of us are dreading it but we could not take much more of this place. Would not have been so bad if the maintenance actually maintained the building. But that is all behind us now.
I just hope we can find a place are both happy with. Some place close to Mindy' work. We don' enough together as it is. Between her work schedule and my clusters we can go days without spending more than a few minutes together. Hopefully this move will change all that. One big hope I have is that I will be happier at our new place. It is no secret I am sick of dealing with our neighbours smoking pots at all ours of the day, barbecues with 5 foot high flames. walking down the hall and smelling everything in everyones apartments. From their garbage to what is one the stove. That has been extremely tough on me because smells tend to make my clusters worse or even trigger them during my never ending bouts. If this move decreases the attacks by one of 2 a week the move for move will have been more than worth it. Will any luck I will get more relief than that. A change of environment could be a great help when improving a chronic pain situation I think. That is all for tonight. I need to do a bit of tidying and pack a box or 2 before bed.
Paul
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
-Mary Engelbreit
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I just hope we can find a place are both happy with. Some place close to Mindy' work. We don' enough together as it is. Between her work schedule and my clusters we can go days without spending more than a few minutes together. Hopefully this move will change all that. One big hope I have is that I will be happier at our new place. It is no secret I am sick of dealing with our neighbours smoking pots at all ours of the day, barbecues with 5 foot high flames. walking down the hall and smelling everything in everyones apartments. From their garbage to what is one the stove. That has been extremely tough on me because smells tend to make my clusters worse or even trigger them during my never ending bouts. If this move decreases the attacks by one of 2 a week the move for move will have been more than worth it. Will any luck I will get more relief than that. A change of environment could be a great help when improving a chronic pain situation I think. That is all for tonight. I need to do a bit of tidying and pack a box or 2 before bed.
Paul
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
-Mary Engelbreit
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Sleep Apnea and Cluster Headaches
Friday, August 26, 2005
Here are a few articles regarding the links, of sleep apnea and cluster headaches. Does sleep apnea cause this painful disorder?
Does sleep apnea cause cluster headaches? ...researchers also found that patients with active cluster headaches had significantly higher maximum end-tidal carbon dioxide levels than did those whose cluster headaches were inactive during the study. "It is possible that a decreased responsiveness to carbon dioxide may trigger headaches,"...
An article titled
Sleep Disorders May Cause Cluster Headaches from June 2000 states
"..25 people with cluster headaches were evaluated in a sleep laboratory. Of those, 20 people, or 80 percent, showed some signs of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the upper airway closes during sleep, breathing stops, and sleep is briefly but repeatedly disrupted throughout the night."
Here is a brand new study, August 2005, about sleep apnea titled Clue to why some die during sleep by the University of California.
"...a cumulative loss of cells in the area of the brain that controls breathing is to blame - triggering a condition called central sleep apnoea."
General information on connection's between Sleep Disorders and Headache.
In patients with cluster headaches who have sleep apnea, it is suggested that they may be experiencing an episodic decrease in oxygen during the night that can precipitate the headache attacks. In patients who have chronic cluster headaches, it is noted that two-thirds of the attacks usually occur during the last two hours of sleep.
If you have clusters headaches or just do not feel rested in the morning, talk with your doctor about a test for sleep apnea might not be a bad idea. Cannot hurt to find out. Getting tested might save your life. I am scheduled for my test in the first part of September.
Paul
Half the modern drugs could well be thrown out the window, except that the birds might eat them.
-Martin H. Fischer
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Does sleep apnea cause cluster headaches? ...researchers also found that patients with active cluster headaches had significantly higher maximum end-tidal carbon dioxide levels than did those whose cluster headaches were inactive during the study. "It is possible that a decreased responsiveness to carbon dioxide may trigger headaches,"...
An article titled
Sleep Disorders May Cause Cluster Headaches from June 2000 states
"..25 people with cluster headaches were evaluated in a sleep laboratory. Of those, 20 people, or 80 percent, showed some signs of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the upper airway closes during sleep, breathing stops, and sleep is briefly but repeatedly disrupted throughout the night."
Here is a brand new study, August 2005, about sleep apnea titled Clue to why some die during sleep by the University of California.
"...a cumulative loss of cells in the area of the brain that controls breathing is to blame - triggering a condition called central sleep apnoea."
General information on connection's between Sleep Disorders and Headache.
In patients with cluster headaches who have sleep apnea, it is suggested that they may be experiencing an episodic decrease in oxygen during the night that can precipitate the headache attacks. In patients who have chronic cluster headaches, it is noted that two-thirds of the attacks usually occur during the last two hours of sleep.
If you have clusters headaches or just do not feel rested in the morning, talk with your doctor about a test for sleep apnea might not be a bad idea. Cannot hurt to find out. Getting tested might save your life. I am scheduled for my test in the first part of September.
Paul
Half the modern drugs could well be thrown out the window, except that the birds might eat them.
-Martin H. Fischer
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Medical terminology can cause confusion at the best of times. If there is a word you do not understand all you have to do is double-click on it and the definition will appear! Don't forget to drop me a line with your comments, questions‚ recommended resources‚ concerns‚ & especially your experiences with clusters. Whether as a supporter‚ care-giver or sufferer. I would love to hear from you!
*Please do not use this information for self diagnoses. Writing about my experiences with chronic cluster headaches & epilepsy is a good outlet for me. Consult your Dr. with any kind of headache or chronic pain you may have. The 3rd party links on my site I have found to be a good resource to me over the past few years & dearly hope they will benefit you as well.*
