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I can't tell if i get migraines or clusters. the headaches arelike clusters, but with the length, light sensitivity and nauseaof a migraine. what should i do?

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Headache: It doesn't matter because most of the medications to prevent different kinds of headaches are the same.

Answered 8/16/2013

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Migraine vs Cluster: Cluster headaches usually occur for a short duration, multiple times in a confined period of time. Then you would go weeks or months before experiencing a cluster of headaches again. Migraines are very often related to a food trigger, menstruation, or sometimes change in barometric pressure. The headache is usually one sided, throbbing, and can be associated with nausea and light sensitivity.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Migraines: Cluster headaches are most common in males in their third and fourth decades. They are characterized by repetitive headaches of excruciating intensity. They can occur over 50 times a day. They disrupt a mans life to the degree that it often leads to suicide. A 16 year old female with your symptoms very likely has migraines. Migraines are controllable get specialist care to get correct treatment.

Answered 9/15/2015

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