Cluster headache is a type of headache disorder known for causing severe, recurring pain, usually centered around one eye or one side of the head. Because of the intensity of the pain, cluster headache is sometimes called "suicide headache," as it is considered among the most painful headache types.
Cluster headache tends to come in cycles, or "clusters," that can last for weeks or even months, with breaks from pain in between. Each attack can last anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours, and it's common for them to occur several times a day. They often disrupt daily activities and significantly impact quality of life.
Unlike migraine, cluster headache isn't usually associated with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. However, the pain is often described as burning, piercing, or throbbing, causing extreme discomfort and distress. This level of pain can lead to significant emotional and physical stress, making it important to find effective ways to manage and treat these headaches.
If you or someone you know is living with cluster headache, gammaCore™ non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator (nVNS) can help. gammaCore nVNS is a safe, drug-free treatment that effectively reduces the number of cluster headache attacks and relieves the pain that comes with them.
With just two 2-minute treatments twice daily, gammaCore helps prevent and treat* cluster headache pain with fast, reliable relief. Its compact size makes it easy to carry in a pocket, backpack, or purse, so it’s always ready whenever and wherever you need it.
*Acute treatment of pain associated with episodic cluster headache only.
While the exact cause of cluster headache isn't fully understood, some common factors can trigger an attack. These include:
Understanding these triggers can help you manage your condition more effectively. However, it's important to remember that avoiding these triggers might not completely prevent attacks. That's why having an effective treatment plan, like using gammaCore, is crucial in helping to manage and relieve the intense pain that comes with cluster headache.
A safe, well-tolerated, flexible, drug-free therapy for cluster headache.1
Cluster headache users felt relief in as little as 15 minutes from the first treated attack.2, 3, 4
Users felt acute relief for at least half of their treated attacks and experienced a 40% decrease in attack frequency.1, 2, 3, 4
Users experienced a 57% decrease in the frequency of acute medications, including inhaled oxygen use.1
We understand how devastating and debilitating cluster headache can be. Hear from users like you who have shared their cluster headache and gammaCore experience.
“I was shocked at how it cut down the duration and pain level of a headache.”
gammaCore user Richard T. has been suffering from cluster headache for almost 10 years. He says gammaCore made a huge difference and helped get his life back.
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