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Migraine and cluster headache vary in several ways. However, there can often be crossover in symptoms, so appropriate diagnosis is best done by a headache specialist. Some of the most definitive differences include:
- Time: Migraine often lasts for several hours to days, cluster headache is very short lived - usually just minutes.
- Activity level: Migraine patients need to lay down and sleep. Cluster patients are extremely restless and vocal, often moving about, even banging their heads against the wall.
- Repetition: Migraine is more consistent throughout a day. Cluster headache may repeat many times in a day.
- Oxygen: Migraine will not usually change much with oxygen treatment, while treatment with oxygen can be extremely and quickly effective for cluster headache.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoMigraine is not a headache, although headache may be one symptom. Some Migraine attacks do not cause any pain. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment advice, seek the help of a physician or headache specialist.
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∙ 13y agoA Migraine is just one type of headache disorder. It includes sensitivity to light, sound, smells and is often accompanied by nausea.
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How are migraine headaches classified?
Migraine headaches are classified by the International Headache Society (IHS) as primary headaches, which means that they are not caused by other diseases or disorders.
Has anyone used oxygen concentrators for migraine headaches?
High flow oxygen using a non-rebreather mask has been found to be extremely helpful in cluster headache, however in Migraine it is only infrequently found to be helpful.
Does Migraine cause headaches?
Very bad headaches, yes.
What kinds of migraine headache are there?
the major types are migraine with aura and migraine without aura. hemiplegic migraine, abdominal migraine. retinal migraine, ophthalmoplegic migraine and basilar artery migraine are the other varieties..
Is migraine headaches a cephalagia?
Yes, Migraine headache pain is a cephalalgia.
How common are migraine headaches?
An estimated 18% of American women suffer migraines, compared to 6% of men. Cluster headaches affect fewer than 0.5% of the population, and men account for approximately 80% of all cases
What are secondary headaches?
Headaches caused by other disorders are known as secondary headaches. They may be associated with space-occupying brain tumors, meningitis, stroke , head trauma, pain referred from the neck or jaw.
What kind of headaches does Scott get?
migraine
Is it dangerous migraine?
Migraine headaches are not a dangerous thing. They are rarely life threatening.
When was Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches created?
Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches was created in 1999.
What treatment is recommneded for headaches caused by mastocytosis?
Headaches respond to migraine treatment.
What treatment is recommended for headaches caused by mastocytosis?
Headaches respond to migraine treatment.
