Can someone give me advice on cluster headaches?
I've had this recurring headache since March. I think its' a cluster headache but I'm not sure. Almost every day as soon as I wake up, at work. I can't find any over the counter medications that will work. It's always on the left side at the temple.
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1. Sounds like me....Start a food diary and try to cut out some of the typical trigger foods.
You should definitely see a doctor...
2. Have you tried Excedrin? This is the only thing that works for me. It makes it go away but I have to keep taking it for like three days straight when I get them. But at least for a couple of hours I am pain free. I have tried every other known over the counter and prescription drug and Excedrin seems to be the only thing that works for me.
3. If you think its cluster headaches consult your doctor. There is medication that can be taken at the onset that will stop it in it's tracks. A cluster headache comes on fast and is so painful you can't function during it. If your functioning it is most likely not a cluster headache. Pain on one side could indicate a jaw problem (see your dentist), a neck problem (see a chiropractor) or just plain stress (try a massage therapist). Your best bet is to start with your MD to eliminate anything serious and go from there.
4. Headaches can be caused by minor problems
like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more serious reasons
like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can
have harmful side effects, so it is better to
modify your lifestyle. More information available at
