August 6, 2001 :: 3:45 a.m.

First intense one in a long, long time. (No, had a mildly intense one last Wednesday, August 1, around dinnertime)

He said this was probably a "7" on the scale of 1-10, but it's been so long he's not sure. Pacing, thumper. Ramped down after 10-15 minutes of thumper. I really was hoping last Wednesday's was a fluke. Guess not. Here we go again. I've forgotten how to mentally prepare for a cycle.

He's had the same constant mild headache since about last September, so there's been no break between cycles.

Also he had bad heartburn today and yesterday. PLEASE, BRING ON MORE PAIN! Just can't get enough.