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The Kip Scale
Pain level 0
No pain, life is beautiful
Pain level 1
Very minor, shadow's come and go. Life is still beautiful
Pain level 2
More persistent shadows
Pain level 3
Shadows are getting constant but can deal with it
Pain level 4
Starting to get bad, want to be left alone
Pain level 5
Still not a "pacer" but need space
Pain level 6
Wake up grumbling, curse a bit, but can get back to sleep with out
"dancing"
Pain level 7
Wake up, sleep not an option, take the beast for a walk and finally
fall into bed exhausted
Pain level 8
Time to scream, yell, curse, head bang, rock, whatever works
Pain level 9
The "Why me?" syndrome starts to set in
Pain level 10
Major pain, screaming, head banging, ER trip. Depressed. Suicidal.
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In
Loving Memory of...
Bob
Kipple
1939
- 2006
Beloved husband, father, and fellow CH sufferer.
Author of the Kip scale
and one of the founders of O.U.C.H.
He is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Jan, son
Bob,
grandson Matthew, 2 sisters, a multitude of nieces & nephews,
and
other CH sufferers and friends who will all miss him dearly.
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"Zeros" for you,
our brother.
Rest in peace dear
sister.
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Bob
"Kip" Kipple passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February
20, 2006. Kip was a member of the original crew that met in
Dave "Drummer" Greenly's garage in July 1999 and founded O.U.C.H.
Kip
gave a lot to the cluster headache community. His support and
his
stories will long be remembered by those fortunate enough to know
him. He joined every discussion he could about
clusters. If
he knew you were hurting, he would pick up the phone and
call.
Kip always had time for his friends.
Kip taught us how to use oxygen properly.
He taught us about long hoses for the oxygen tanks to give us room to
pace. He taught us how to cool our oxygen which makes it more
effective for many.
He gave us "The Kip Scale" to help us describe our unique pain.
Kip used to sign his posts, "Support OUCH...zeros for all."
Referring to the wish for all clusterheads to experience zero pain.
OUCH was very important to Kip. At the request of his family,
information on donating to OUCH in his name is included on this page.
Together
Forever
On Friday, February 24, 2006, Kip's wife
and supporter of 47 years, Judy, passed away to be with the only man
she ever loved. Those who knew them said it was always
obvious how much they loved each other. Even death will not
keep these two wonderful people apart.
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