- Find
- Manage
- Resources
New Treatments For Cluster Headaches
- Headaches: Cluster - Cluster Headaches
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches are among the most painful, and least common, of all headaches. The pain can be so excruciating that they are sometimes referred to as "suicide headaches." Their signature is a pattern of periodic cycles ("clusters") of headache attacks, which may be either:
- Episodic. Attacks occur regularly for 1 week to 1 year, separated by long pain-free periods that last at least 1 month. Between 80 - 90% of patients have episodic cycles. A significant number of people who...
More information on "New Treatments For Cluster Headaches"
From Our Experts
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... Read more »
12/10/07 #7: Advances in cluster headache treatment?
Full Question:I have been suffering from cluster headaches for over thirty years. I am male, now in my mid forties. I have been happily in... Read more »
9/10/07 #10: Successful cluster headache treatments?
Full Question:I have a brother who is going through testing for cluster headaches. Does you clinic treat anyone with this condition? If so... Read more »
New Migraine and Headache Info on MMC, 12/15/09
Hello, everyone! For those of you who are super busy or don't feel well enough to look around for what's new, each week, I'll be posting... Read more »
New Migraine and Headache Info on MMC, 11/30/09
Hello, everyone! For those of you who are super busy or don't feel well enough to look around for what's new, each week, I'll be posting... Read more »
From Our Sources
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 »
New Developments in Cluster Headache
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
Based on the knowledge that alcohol is a well-known trigger for headache onset during active cluster periods, scientists in Torino, Italy... Read more »
Nerve stimulation eases cluster headaches in new study
Two recent studies have found that stimulation of the occipital nerve may help relieve the severe pain of cluster headaches. Researchers say the... 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 »
Zomig Nasal Spray Found Effective for Cluster Headaches
A study to be published in the August 28 issue of Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reports Zomig (zolmitriptan) Nasal... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
