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Cluster Headaches

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Name	Cluster Headaches
Related to/Also known as	Migrainous Neuralgia see also Migraine
Symptoms of Cluster Headaches	Cluster Headache is an excruciating pain that affects one side of the head. Each attack develops suddenly, usually without any warning. Attacks last from 15 minutes to 3 hours and usually occur in clusters - several attacks over a few weeks or months and then they stop for a while.
Types	Episodic (ECH) Chronic (CCH)
Useful national contacts	OUCH (UK) www.ouchuk.org Helpline 01646 651979 Cluster headaches - Clinical trials (NHS Choices) https://tinyurl.com/y8rmbhcq
Online resources	Cluster Headaches and PIP (The Brain Charity) Cluster Headaches and PIP Cluster headaches (NHS Choices) https://tinyurl.com/ya47efbu Cluster headache (Migraine Trust) https://tinyurl.com/yc933o62 Cluster Headaches (Brain & Spine Foundation) www.brainandspine.org.uk/cluster-headaches Cluster Headaches (Patient.info) http://patient.info/health/cluster-headaches-leaflet Cochrane Evidence: Normal pressure oxygen therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for migraine and cluster headaches https://tinyurl.com/y9hbqsyv
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Our resources	The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on Cluster Headaches and on a wide range of disability-related issues. Visit our library to read Cluster Headaches: Treatment and Relief for Cluster, Cluster Migraine, and Recurring Eye-Stab Pain by Michael Goldstein. Or have a look in your local library for this book.

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