Alcohol, tobacco, histamine, or stress can trigger cluster headaches. Decreased blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) can also act as a trigger, particularly during the night when an individual is sleeping.
cluster headache
Cluster headache is not considered deadly, however its nickname is "suicide headache" and patients are more likely than non cluster patients to try or complete suicide. For appropriate diagnosis, treatment and information on Migraine and headache disorders, please seek the help of a board certified Migraine and headache specialist.
A cluster head is the same thing as a cluster head ache. A cluster headache is a rare type of migraine headache that occurs on one side of the head and can occur several times a day.
A cluster head is the same thing as a cluster head ache. A cluster headache is a rare type of migraine headache that occurs on one side of the head and can occur several times a day.
During a cluster headache attack, it is more likely to see increased blood pressure than decreased blood pressure. The pain and anxiety of an attack causes a physiological response that results in stress and increased BP.
Cluster headache is the term used in the ICHD-II, which is the diagnostic tool used by Migraine and headache specialists to diagnose headache disorders throughout the world. Another nickname is "suicide headache". For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, seek the help of a qualified and board certified Migraine and headache specialist.
Yes, low blood pressure may sometimes result in headache.
Could it be TMJ? The pain is similar to the pain of an imflamed ligament. I've had both, and there were some definite similarities. One cause is Pseudotumor Cerebri. Also called Idiopathic Hypertension. Go to http://www.revoptom.com/HANDBOOK/SECT53a.HTM for more.
Flying with cluster headache is not much more difficult than generally living life with cluster headache. Oxygen tanks (usually the preferred therapy for cluster headaches) can be taken on board a plane because it is medical equipment. So can injections and other medicines, etc. Some airlines require a fee be paid for oxygen tanks to ride with a passenger. Contact the airline and ask for specific instructions for the flight you will be taking.
Cluster headache symptoms guide the diagnosis. A medical examination includes recording headache details, such as frequency and duration, when it occurs, pain intensity and location, possible triggers, and any prior symptoms.
tension headache
There are many types of recurrent headaches. Migraines, cluster headaches, and chronic daily headache being the prime candidates.