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How do you treat cluster headaches without overusing medications for pain? Tink.
Answer:
Dear Tink;
The best way to treat cluster headaches without the risk of overusing pain medications is to prevent the headaches. It can take time and patience to find what works for you, but there are many options. The same medications used to prevent Migraines can also be used for cluster headaches and other headache disorders. See Migraine preventive medications - too many...
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