Education: Resources Addressing Cluster Headaches
Knowledge is our best tool to be an effective part of our own healthcare team. We live with these imperfect bodies, and have valuable information to impart to the rest of the team. Educating ourselves about our headaches and Migraine disease makes that information more understandable and valuable. These resources will help you learn and, hopefully, leave you wanting to learn more.
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Anatomy of a Cluster Headache
Cluster headaches are the most painful headache possible. The pain has been described as "boring", "tearing", or "burning." Analogies also are used, such as "a hot poker in the eye", or as if "the eye is being pushed out." Anyone who has ever had them, has no doubt what they are. It's no exaggeration to say that the pain and desperation of cluster headaches have actually led to suicides.
Cluster headaches are the most painful headache possible. The pain has been described as "boring", "tearing", or "burning." Analogies also are used, such as "a hot poker in the eye", or as if "the eye is being pushed out." Anyone who has ever had them, has no doubt what they are. It's no exaggeration to say that the pain and desperation of cluster headaches have actually led to suicides.
Arghhh! Rebound Headache!
Whether it's over-the-counter pain meds, prescription pain meds, or triptans, these meds taken more than a couple of days in a row can actually GIVE you a headache. Learn to avoid it.
Whether it's over-the-counter pain meds, prescription pain meds, or triptans, these meds taken more than a couple of days in a row can actually GIVE you a headache. Learn to avoid it.
Triptans: Overview and Profiles
In 1992, the FDA approved the first of a class of medications that many Migraineurs call "miracle drugs." That drug was sumatriptan (Imitrex®, Imigran®), the first triptan. Here are both general information on triptans and detailed profiles of each.
In 1992, the FDA approved the first of a class of medications that many Migraineurs call "miracle drugs." That drug was sumatriptan (Imitrex®, Imigran®), the first triptan. Here are both general information on triptans and detailed profiles of each.
A New Class of Abortive Is in Development
Researchers in Europe and the United States are at work studying a new abortive medication for Migraine treatment. The drug, labeled BIBN4096 BS is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonist. Results of a first clinical trial are promising. Of special note is that this medication may be safe for patients with heart disease.
Researchers in Europe and the United States are at work studying a new abortive medication for Migraine treatment. The drug, labeled BIBN4096 BS is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonist. Results of a first clinical trial are promising. Of special note is that this medication may be safe for patients with heart disease.
headacheCARE.com
A network of Primary Care Providers, (over 9000 strong!), dedicated to the understanding and advancement of improved headache care through research, education, and self-management. This site has been designed for viewers to educate themselves on headache types and treatment, and headache prevention techniques.
A network of Primary Care Providers, (over 9000 strong!), dedicated to the understanding and advancement of improved headache care through research, education, and self-management. This site has been designed for viewers to educate themselves on headache types and treatment, and headache prevention techniques.
Help for Headaches
Non-profit organization "committed to educational services for those suffering from and treating headaches." Counseling services and newsletter. InteliHealth Johns Hopkins Health Information Headache Center provides charts of 36 headache types plus invaluable information about their treatment and prevention.
Non-profit organization "committed to educational services for those suffering from and treating headaches." Counseling services and newsletter. InteliHealth Johns Hopkins Health Information Headache Center provides charts of 36 headache types plus invaluable information about their treatment and prevention.
Pain, Including Headache and Migraine
Pain.com offers quality, informative articles from good sources. Many of their articles on headache and Migraine are by well known specialists in the field.
Pain.com offers quality, informative articles from good sources. Many of their articles on headache and Migraine are by well known specialists in the field.