Question 1

how do i treat cluster headaches?

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See a neurologist.: There are many ways to treat acute as well as prophylactic treatment. See a neurologist. Treatment is individualized and is sometimes on trial and error base.

Question 2

could you tell me what happens during cluster headaches?

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Good question: Scientists do not know exactly what causes cluster headaches, but they appear to be related to the body's sudden release of histamine or serotonin. A problem in a small area at the base of the brain called the hypothalamus may be involved.http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000786.htm.

Question 3

what is a cluster headache?

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Def: Comes in clusters meaning not present continuously with autonomic symptoms like  unilateral pain lacrimation, rhinorrhoea etc.

Question 4

question: what is cluster headache really?

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Cluster headache: Cluster headache belongs to a group of idiopathic (unknown cause) headache entities known as the trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, all of which involve one-sided, short-lived, severe headache attacks. There are associated autonomic symptoms, such as ptosis (eyelid drooping), miosis (constricted pupils), lacrimation (tearing in the eyes), conjunctival injection, runny nose, and nasal congestion.

Question 5

what is in the definition of cluster headache ?

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Cyclical/clusters: They occur in cyclical patterns or clusters. Some describe it as the most painful headache causing night awakenings with pain around the eyes and one side of the head. Frequent bouts of these severe headaches may last weeks to months and sometimes disappear. They are fairly rare and non-life threatening.

Question 6

i had a really bad cluster headache, suggestions?

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See a neurologist: Whoever has made the diagnosis of cluster headaches, would also know its treatment. Usually neurologist make this diagnosis and are able to treat it mostly with medications.

Question 7

supposing that there any way to help a cluster headache?

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Cluster : Nerve blocks, triptans, steroid course oxygen are very useful for cluster headaches. Even intranasal Lidocaine can be used. A preventive medication should be added.  Cluster headaches are hard to treat and you will need to be in care of a neurologist.

Question 8

are there warning signs before a cluster headache begins?

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See below:: Season is the most common trigger, occurring in the spring or autumn. Due to their seasonal nature, ch are often mistakenly associated with allergies or sinusitis. The seasonal nature of ch most likely results from stimulation or activation of the hypothalamus.Ch are also common in people who smoke and drink alcohol frequently and a large proportion of the patients have sleep apnea.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for cluster headaches?

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Cluster headache: Management of a cluster headache can be abortive or prophylactic. Sometimes, both methods are indicated in the same patient. An effective abortive treatment uses oxygen or sumatriptan or DHE. The treatment of choice for the prevention of both episodic and chronic cluster headache is verapamil.

Question 10

are  there natural treatments for cluster headaches?

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Not really.: It is best to see your physician to discuss other treatment modalities.  Self treatment is usually not successful.

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