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Gi Problems And Cluster Headaches
- Headaches: Cluster - Managing Cluster Headaches
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- Cluster Headaches
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Diagnosis
Many patients report a delay of 1 - 6 years in the diagnosis of their cluster headaches. Migraine-like symptoms (light and sound sensitivity, aura, nausea, vomiting) are major reasons for the frequent misdiagnosis by primary care doctors. In some cases, patients are inappropriately treated for other types of headaches or health conditions (including having sinus surgery).
Medical and Personal History
Cluster headache is diagnosed by medical history, including the pattern of recurrent...
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From Our Experts
Cluster Headaches, Oxygen, and Bureaucratic Stupidity
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Is there anything I can do to prevent a cluster headache? Anything to...
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From Our Sources
Cluster headache med may cause heart problems
High doses of verapamil may cause an irregular heartbeat in some patients who take the medication for cluster headaches, according to a recent study.... Read more »
Seasonal changes can trigger cluster headaches
One doctor who specializes in headaches says cluster headaches are sometimes mistaken for sinus problems. Just as sinus headaches tend to happen at... Read more »
High Dose Verapamil Problematic in Cluster Headache Treatment
Cluster headaches are often said to be the most painful of all headaches. They have been described as "boring," bearing, burning," "like a hot poker... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Headaches: Cluster: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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