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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Are Cluster Headaches

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Cluster Headaches -- What are they really like?

By Teri Robert Health Expert
As much as I detest having a Migraine, ever since I learned about cluster headaches, I've felt that if I must have one or the other, I'll take the Migraines.

A video I came across on YouTube offers a chilling look at a cluster headache in progress. For those who don't know what cluster headaches are like, a viewing of this video will be very enlightening...



For more information about cluster headaches, see Cluster Headaches - the Basics.
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Zomig Nasal Spray Found Effective for Cluster Headaches
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...Nasal Spray to be effective for rapid treatment of cluster headaches. In a double-blind trial,... Read more »

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Cluster Headaches, Oxygen, and Bureaucratic Stupidity
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...oxygen.  Here is Anthony's video about using oxygen for cluster headaches:HERE    Here is a... Read more »

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Cluster Headaches - the Basics
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Cluster headaches are often said to be the most painful of all headaches. They have been... Read more »

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Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions, #52
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Health Guide

Migraine and Headache Education for those who Don't Get it
...triggers, and the necessity of support. For Cluster Headache Sufferers: a letter, "RE: Understanding Cluster Headaches," is available for you to print out and give to people. This letter... 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 in the eye," and as "suicide headaches." ... Read more »
Zomig Nasal Spray Found Effective for Cluster Headaches
...Academy of Neurology, reports Zomig (zolmitriptan) Nasal Spray to be effective for rapid treatment of cluster headaches. “This is a significant finding and the main endpoint of our study.... Read more »
Enough!
  You've had your way with me long enough It's time to fight back and be tough Too many nights you've robbed my sleep And made me dance and scream and weep You've had me at your beckon call, But... Read more »
Cluster Headaches
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 in the eye," and as "suicide headaches." The... Read more »

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Cause of Cluster Headaches

Learn the role that the trigeminal nerve plays in causing cluster headaches in this diagram... Read more »

Medications

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...(vascular headaches such as migraine headaches and cluster headaches). Ergotamine helps... Read more »

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...(vascular headaches such as migraine headaches and cluster headaches). Ergotamine helps... Read more »

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Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. It helps to relieve pain and... Read more »

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