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I've got cluster headache. now what?
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Get the right meds: It is most important that the type of headache be accurately identified. Cluster headaches are the most severe pain that exists, + don't respond to typical pain medication. Two approaches are used. The first, uses "triptan" drugs, +/or inhaled oxygen to immediately turn off the headache. The second, uses other meds (verapamil or steroids or lithium or topiramate) to interrupt the entire cluster.
Answered 9/29/2016
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See doctor: There are a number of treatments for cluster headache. First of all, preventive treatments are the first thing. Sometimes inhaling high concentrations of oxygen will stop a cluster. Also, triptan medication is effective for some people. There are a number of different approaches to preventing cluster headache.
Answered 10/3/2016
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