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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> cluster headache http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1226287535 Message started by gema on Nov 9th, 2008 at 10:25pm |
Title: cluster headache Post by gema on Nov 9th, 2008 at 10:25pm
Hello all:
My husband has experienced migraine for almost a decade and now, suddenly, he has a different kind of headache, all symptoms have pointed out its likely to be a cluster headache. Im writing to this post because I would like to know which is the best way to help him and support him emotionally. Thank you so much for any help Gema |
Title: Re: cluster headache Post by ClusterChuck on Nov 9th, 2008 at 10:51pm
First and foremost is to get to a qualified neurologist, run some tests, and get a proper diagnosis. There are things out there that mimic clusters. He needs to get a proper diagnosis, first, before we can help.
Some of the treatments for clusters are wrong for other conditions, and sometimes very dangerous. PLEASE get check out, fully, and keep us informed! Chuck |
Title: Re: cluster headache Post by thebbz on Nov 9th, 2008 at 11:01pm
Listen to Chuck. Welcome and you just did the best thing for him.
More good advice will follow all the best the bb |
Title: Re: cluster headache Post by gema on Nov 10th, 2008 at 3:03pm
Thank you so much!.
We have already made an appointment with a physician specialized in headache. I will write back when I get a professional diagnosis (though the headache is identical to what I have read about cluster headaches). My husband is really afraid, the pain was extremely intense last night when he was sleeping and at the morning he felt very tired. He is wondering whether the cluster headaches could change his life at work, with friends or family. His mood is different. I would like to know the emotional and psychological effects of this kind of headache. Any of you can help me? thank you so much for your help. Gema |
Title: Re: cluster headache Post by vietvet2tours on Nov 10th, 2008 at 3:23pm
Read everything posted by Bob_Johnson.
Potter |
Title: Re: cluster headache Post by RichardN on Nov 10th, 2008 at 4:01pm
Hi gema . . . and thanks for being a supporter.
First, we all hope it's not CH . . . but if it is you're definitely in the right place for info/caring/sharing. Ditto the above . . . you need to rule-out other possible causes that can be detected with various tests (CTs, MRI, etc.), which most of us have had. One of the frustrating things about CH is that these tests will come back "normal" . . . if it is CH. How long is it til his appt.? Are most of his attacks at night or does he have day hits too? Multiple attacks daily? What is average length of attack? The worst part (for me) about CH before I had a diagnosis (13 months) was the not-knowing . . . What is it? (CH pain gets so severe you KNOW it has to be life threatening), When will the next one come?, How long will it last?, How bad will it be? When I came here (2/02), after my wife found this site for me, I was having 6-8 attacks per day, sometimes 3-5 per night, Kip 5-9, most 30-45 min, and the occasional 1 1/2-2 hr horror. This place gave me the info/ammo to take to my doc and finally get some control over this malady we call "the beast". If indeed the doc agrees that he has CH. . . .DO NOT LEAVE HIS OFFICE WITHOUT A SCRIPT FOR OXYGEN! 02 is the first-line abortive for most of us and can work in minutes. If he consumes alcohol . . . STOP! For most (not all) of us alcohol is a major trigger . . . a real beer or shot of brandy will trigger an attack for me in minutes, also exhaust fumes, some chemical fumes . . . . we're all different . . . . .triggers (or meds) don't necessarily affect everyone the same way. As a supporter, don't be offended if he can't stand for you to touch him during an attack . . . and don't freak if he starts banging his head on the wall . . . know that it will end. Read, read, read . . . and visit the supporters board for your own support. Be Safe, PFDANs Richard |
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