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Cluster headache
An extremely painful type of headache that is commonly described as a stabbing sensation through the eye. Such headaches usually occur on one side of the head, and come on suddenly.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 39-year old female asked about a 24-year old male:
Is it a cluster headache if it only happened once? It came on sudden lasted 10-15min and immediately went away but he was in tears for a while from how scary it was and pain
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I had a really bad cluster headache, suggestions?
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What is the best way to treat a cluster headache?
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Can constant cluster headaches result to suicide?
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How are cluster headaches and migraines different?
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How are migraines and 'cluster' headaches different?
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Supposing that there any way to help a cluster headache?
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Are there warning signs before a cluster headache begins?
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Can staying in front of the computer cause cluster headaches?
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Are migraines associated with the symptoms of cluster headaches?
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What is a cluster headache? What causes it, and how can I treat it?
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A 57-year old female asked:
What is the differencr between cluster headaches and trigemenial newralgia.?
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Should I be running a half marathon whilst suffering from cluster headaches ?
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I'm wondering if i drink a reb bull when having cluster headaches i will get better?
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Can you please tell me about effective home remedies for cluster headaches and migraines?
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How does cluster headaches and migraines effect my chances of being in the National Guard?
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A 39-year old female asked about a 24-year old male:
Can Maxalt (rizatriptan) be used for cluster headache? He experienced his first one and was in tears from pain.
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How do I treat cluster headaches?
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How long do cluster headaches last?
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