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Title: Quick Question
Post by Zenica on Jun 18^th, 2011 at 7:25pm

Hey guys,

For those of you that have a ton of medical journals. Could someone find me an article that talks about the certified difference between migraine and cluster? I need something that explains the medical difference so that I can use it in an insurance claim.

Since I've moved I have a different insurance and my diagnosis of Migraines from the states is a pre-existing condition. I've got a new diagnosis of Clusters that is completely different to my migraines which always occur in the back of my head.

The clusters do not. They are behind my eye and along the side of my head. Last about 30 minutes but spike many times a day. My GP believes the change in condition is partly because of a skull fracture along the eye socket. Anyway, we believe we may be able to get the insurance to cover the new condition if I can prove that they are two separate conditions.

Can anyone help?

Zen

Title: Re: Quick Question
Post by Linda_Howell on Jun 18^th, 2011 at 8:03pm

Zenica, The differences really are extreme but you asked for a quick reference.

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The only similarities are this: It is a one-sided pain. It is in the head. Everything else is different.

Title: Re: Quick Question
Post by Zenica on Jun 19^th, 2011 at 6:56am

Thanks Linda,

If anyone else has other journals feel free to post them on here.

Zen

Title: Re: Quick Question
Post by Brew on Jun 19^th, 2011 at 6:51pm

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Title: Re: Quick Question
Post by Mike NZ on Jun 20^th, 2011 at 7:03am

The International Headache Society (START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

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The definitions are:

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With a different classification, they are recognized as being two distinct types of headache, both being primary headaches.

Title: Re: Quick Question
Post by Bob P on Jun 20^th, 2011 at 7:06am

Refer to the International Headache Society's diagnostic criteria and they will see migraine and cluster are different classifications.

Title: Re: Quick Question
Post by Zenica on Jun 20^th, 2011 at 4:51pm

Thanks guys

Zenica