Cluster headaches are severe, characteristically in clusters. One of the most painful conditions known. Requires specialized medical treatment.
Cluster headaches are severe, characteristically in clusters. One of the most painful conditions known. Requires specialized medical treatment.
Severe one-sided headache around eye/temple, occurs in clusters (daily for weeks), 15 min to 3 hours, eye tearing, nasal congestion, restlessness during attack.
Cluster headache requires neurology treatment. Acute treatments (oxygen, sumatriptan) and preventives available. Very painful but manageable.
Oxygen therapy during attacks (very effective), avoid alcohol during cluster period, consistent sleep, trigger identification.
CAUTION — work with neurologist. Melatonin high-dose has research (but affects cluster cycle). Magnesium. CoQ10. Capsaicin intranasal has some research. Kudzu studied. Psilocybin research emerging but controversial/illegal. Breath work during attacks.
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