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Is This A Cluster Migraine
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I have just experienced what I think is a cluster migraine. It started a week ago like any other migraine and after a couple of days the symptoms were reducing only to return twice with slight gaps in between and lasting a week to date. My line manager at work is sceptical that a migraine can last this long and so I’ve just been looking it up and this seems to be what is referred to as a cluster migraine. The pain is centered around my left eye only and I have experienced profound nausea and… read more

posted January 22, 2018
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

It is best to look up “Cluster Headaches” to get the best info. They are different from the “Migraine” itself. I read up on Cluster Headaches, but it takes time to actually explain. They may occur once a year, or at different intervals during the year and last a few days, then disappear for a while.

posted February 9, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

From what I know about headaches, if a person continues to take the same medicine repeatedly with no resolution it can cause more pain than relief. This MAY be what's referred to as a cluster headache. This is not fact just what I THINK I remember reading. If I suspect this is what's happening to me I begin by drinking even more water backing off previous meds and if I have to finally contacting the Dr.

posted January 22, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thank you I’ll definately look up more info

posted February 20, 2018

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