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Cure For Ice Pick Cluster Headaches
Histamine headache; Headache - histamine; Migrainous neuralgia; Headache - cluster
Treatment
Treatment does not cure cluster headaches. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. The headaches may go away on their own, or you may need treatment to prevent them.
Smoking, alcohol use, specific foods, and other factors that seem to trigger cluster headaches should be avoided. A headache diary can help you identify your headache triggers. When you get a headache, write down the day...
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From Our Experts
Is there something to take for ice pick headaches?
Full Question: I was diagnose with ice pick headaches today by a neurologist. This a very painful sharp pain. I would like to know what can... Read more »
The Basics of Ice Pick Headaches
Ice pick headaches are stabbing, extremely intense headaches that can be absolutely terrifying. They generally only last between five and... Read more »
05/28/07 #3: Cluster headaches, serotonin levels, "body clocks?"
Full Question: Hi, I have cluster headaches, when I am in a cluster Topamax is what saves me, along with Imitrex StatDose. I read anything... Read more »
Excruciatingly painful stab in my right temple?
Full Question: I am a 73 year old female. I get an excruciatingly painful stab in my right temple from time to time. If it lasted for more... Read more »
Top 10 Migraine and Headache Questions, 1/27/12
Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert answer... Read more »
From Our Sources
Ice Pick Headaches: The Basics
These startling, sometimes frightening head pains have been described in various ways: In the beginning, when I began having migraines, I suffered... Read more »
Migraines, Headaches, and related issues and concitions.
Informative and Educational Migraine and Headache Articles These articles are listed in alphabetical order. You can search the page by hitting the... Read more »
Diagnosis of Cluster Headaches
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
The diagnosis of cluster headaches is considered to be strictly by the patient's clinical presentation. The description of autonomic responses... Read more »
Introduction to Cluster Headaches
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
Headaches are classified as either primary or secondary. Primary headaches are those that are not caused by any disease or other medical condition.... Read more »
Treatment Options for Cluster Headaches
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
Goals of Treatment for Cluster HeadachesThe goals of treatment for cluster headache include: Control of pain in acute attacks Prevention of... Read more »
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