even when i dont get the pain of the head ache because i am on medication for it i still get the weirdest food cravings like pickles,beef jerky,and chocolate. i am kinda worried becuase im not used to haveing these type of symptoms so i was wondering if it was related to my cluser migrains
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Q: i was diagnosed with cluster migranes and i was wondering if this also triggers weird food cravings
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7/15/09 12:11pm
volleyball girl,
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Food cravings can indeed be a symptom of a Migraine attack. For more information on the four possible phases of an attack and their possible symptoms see Anatomy of a Migraine.
One of the most important things is to get an accurate diagnosis. To simplify matters and make it easier for people to get information and treatment, doctors usually go by the gold standard for diagnosis, the International Headache Society's International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition (ICHD-II). Under ICHD-II, there is no diagnosis of "cluster Migraine." There are cluster headaches and various forms of Migraine, but no "cluster Migraine." You can read more about the importance of a correct diagnosis in The Type of Migraine Does Matter.
Teri
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