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(Message started by: BMorgan on Nov 28^th, 2002, 12:12pm)

Title: cluster headache diagnosis?
Post by BMorgan on Nov 28^th, 2002, 12:12pm

For several years I have suffered from migraine headaches and take medications daily for them. The past year I have begun experiencing severe headaches and have a new diagnosis of cluster headaches. However, the symptoms I have been reading about concerning cluster headaches do not necessarily describe what I am going through.
I begin with a bad headache the first day and it progresses into a severe headache. I begin taking Hydrocodone as directed by the doctor, but the headache becomes so severe I begin to uncontrollably sob. I'll call my doctor and he orders a couple of pain shots, which use to help but does not always do the trick.
The biggest difference I see between the headaches I have are the length of them and instead of wanting to bash my head against the furniture, I want to sit and be very quiet. This makes me think the diagnosis of cluster headaches, may not be correct. Any comment?

Title: Re: cluster headache diagnosis?
Post by Slydog on Nov 28^th, 2002, 12:18pm

I think your migranes are getting worse. No way can I "sit and be quiet " during my cluster attacks. I would get a second opinion if I were in your shoes.
Sly

Title: Re: cluster headache diagnosis?
Post by don on Nov 28^th, 2002, 12:26pm

Sound likes Migraines not CH. Hope I'm right for your sake.

Title: Re: cluster headache diagnosis?
Post by domm on Nov 28^th, 2002, 4:14pm

Sounds like migraines. Do they wake you up at night? Take the cluster quiz - button on the left.
Good luck and I hope the pain doesn't destroy thanksgiving for you
domm

Title: Re: cluster headache diagnosis?
Post by suzy617 on Nov 28^th, 2002, 7:50pm

Doesnt really sound like CH to me neither. I could never ever lay down and be quiet while under attack. And I've never had any pain killers that have helped them. You would be wise to see a neuro.
Good luck,
suzy

Title: Re: cluster headache diagnosis?
Post by Charlie on Nov 29^th, 2002, 3:47am

Don is right.

Clusters wake you up and you won't want to lie down or sit still with a CH attack. I hope you don't fit in. In any case, welcome aboard.

Charlie