Cluster Headache
UpdatedI am suffering cluster headaches ever since my college years til now & I'm 31, yrs. old and a mother of 1. I take Mefenamic Acid capsules and Ibuprofens. But none of these worked to eventually stop the pain and pulsating around my eye or temple for several times within a week in long hours with extreme intensities. Please help me.
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Having suffered cluster headaches now since I was 15? (And am now 37) I have found, unfortunately, that once the pain begins absolutely nothing will help. Trust me I've tried it all! Especially after being misdiagnosed with Migraines for the first decade or so, HOWEVER, should you catch them in time then GSK now do a nasal spray that replaced the inj's. called imigran. It's Sumatriptan and comes in 10 & 20mgs, go for the 20's if you have any doubts. It certainly works where NOTHING else will (for me). The only thing is that very few doctors know or are willing to tell you about them as they cost the NHS £10 for a box of two. My doctor will only give me 6 at a time, which as most sufferers will know is not enough! But if you save them until you are in a position that you simply can not afford to be screaming in pain (work, kids, etc) then they are life savers or at least sanity savers. I hope I helped ANYONE. Good luck and remember you are not alone !
If it is a true cluster headache not much can help. I failed 8 meds. I now take a very old antidepressant at bedtime. It makes a huge difference. Amitriptyline works to reduce the R.E.M. Sleep where your brain starts the pain receptors. Weight gain is a huge side effect and being tired but it is worth it.
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