What Causes Cluster Headache Symptoms, and How Can You Treat Them

April 7, 2025 | Cluster Headaches

What Causes Cluster Headache Symptoms, and How Can You Treat Them

Imagine experiencing sudden, excruciating pain on one side of your head, like a searing fire. This is the harsh reality for those who suffer from cluster headache, one of the most intensely painful headache disorders. Though rare—affecting only 0.1% of the population—cluster headaches can be debilitating, significantly impacting daily life. They often strike in cyclical…
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Cluster Headache Awareness Day: What You Need to Know

March 17, 2025 | Cluster Headaches

Cluster Headache Awareness Day: What You Need to Know

Cluster Headache Awareness Day, observed annually on March 21, shines a light on one of the most painful and misunderstood headache disorders. Often called “suicide headaches” due to their extreme intensity, cluster headaches can severely impact the lives of those affected. Despite their severity, cluster headache is frequently misdiagnosed, leading to delays in proper treatment….
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6 Tips for Living with Cluster Headache

January 21, 2025 | Cluster Headaches

6 Tips for Living with Cluster Headache

Cluster headaches are known to be one of the most painful conditions someone can experience, often called the “suicide headache” due to their severity. These excruciating headaches occur in cycles, or “clusters,” lasting weeks or months, followed by periods of remission. Unlike migraines, they usually come on suddenly, often at the same time each day,…
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What Causes Cluster Headache?

October 4, 2024 | Cluster Headaches

What Causes Cluster Headache?

If you’ve ever experienced cluster headache symptoms, you know it’s not just a typical headache. The pain can be so intense that it’s often described the most severe headache pain someone can experience. But what are the most common cluster headache causes, and how can you avoid the pain? Let’s break it down. What Is…
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How to Know If Your Severe Headache Is a Cluster Headache

September 25, 2024 | Cluster Headaches

How to Know If Your Severe Headache Is a Cluster Headache

Experiencing a severe headache can be incredibly distressing, especially when the pain feels unbearable and disrupts your daily life, and even more so when you don’t know what’s causing it. If you frequently struggle with a severe headache, what you may be experiencing is a cluster headache. Let’s explore what makes a cluster headache different…
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The Difference Between Cluster Headache and Migraine

September 10, 2024 | Cluster Headaches

The Difference Between Cluster Headache and Migraine

Headaches are one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide, impacting approximately 40% of the global population.1 However, it’s important to recognize that not all headaches are the same. In fact, there are various headache types, some much more severe than others. This is especially true when it comes to cluster headache vs. a migraine….
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