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What Causes Cluster Headaches?
Question: suffered from cluster headaches for 11 years. bouts last 1 day to two weeks. if I feel one coming on i can usually take "midrin" which will take them away. on those occasions that does not work I will use oxygen. if they persist I take methyiprednisolone. recent bout has continued for three weeks. only differece is this pressure in my forehead and back of my head at the base of the scull. tired of popping midrin and working on my fourth refill of my oxygen tank.please help
Brief Answer:
Sumatriptan can be tried
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. First line drug therapy indicated for cluster headache is usually triptans with metoclopromide. They provide quick and long term effect. Midrin contains acetaminophen which is less strong analgesic. As in your case it is not giving desirable effects so i would suggest you to discuss the use of triptans (sumatriptan) with your treating doctor. As it is a prescription medication so you will have to contact your primary doctor. Besides that following general measures will also reduce the incidence:
> Avoid:
- disturbance in sleep cycle
- stress & anxiety
- Excessive physical activity
> Ask some family member to give you massage on head with oil. It gives soothing effect.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Sumatriptan can be tried
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. First line drug therapy indicated for cluster headache is usually triptans with metoclopromide. They provide quick and long term effect. Midrin contains acetaminophen which is less strong analgesic. As in your case it is not giving desirable effects so i would suggest you to discuss the use of triptans (sumatriptan) with your treating doctor. As it is a prescription medication so you will have to contact your primary doctor. Besides that following general measures will also reduce the incidence:
> Avoid:
- disturbance in sleep cycle
- stress & anxiety
- Excessive physical activity
> Ask some family member to give you massage on head with oil. It gives soothing effect.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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