Hi everyone my sight nickname is Curly as I am as bald as a badger but one of my friends think it is a funny name for me. I am 54 and have been experiencing cluster headaches since I was 26. I was diagnosed approximately 5 years ago which at least let me know what I was suffering from. Since diagnosis the only real help provided to me was the use of oxygen. I now know that I am not a sook and that my pain level is as bad as I thought. I am currently on day 38 of this cycle and am optimistic that it will soon subside. I have only had one day off work in this cycle as I have learnt to cope very well over the years and I would like to keep my job. Fortunately I work in a hospital and have access to oxygen in my workplace and an understanding group of co workers who are aware of my affliction, although higher management are not aware and I prefer to give them no ammo to use against me. My GP correctly diagnosed my condition but other than the oxygen thing has been of little use to me. This is the first time that I have sought information since learning that there was little known about cluster headaches. I just got on with life I am not sure if this site will help but at least there are other people who know what I am going through and maybe I can help others as i have 28 years of experience in this area. Happily as I have aged the frequency of attacks has been longer between episodes so I am hopeful that trend continues.
