Rabu, 09 Maret 2011

Cluster Migrain Headaches And How They Can Be Treated

One type of migraine that is really stressful is Cluster migraine headaches. Many doctors tried to research on this type of migraine but the cause of this migraine has never been found. According to other researchers this type of migraine might be due to abnormalities in the hypothalamus. This usually occurs in cycles like weeks, months or even rash headaches.

Cluster migraine headaches often attacks one person everyday and is expected at the same time every day. It will just disappear all of a sudden leaving the affected person with no symptoms at all.

Though there are obvious symptoms that can be noticed often, headaches gives so much pain on the bearer that it could be felt at the eye socket area. This kind of migraine is really painful and it could even give one person a runny nasal passage. Also the eyes may be seen swollen and red. Most people who are suffering from this type of migraine describe the pain as very sharp and burning.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Compared to the regular migraine, the Cluster migraine headaches usually attack men. The medication for regular migraine works very slowly with this kind of migraine. Another thing about this migraine is it occurs so suddenly that it won't give the person even a light warning.

The medicines that can be bought over the counter won't have enough power to control and stop the pain of headaches. The usual treatment for this kind of migraine is both the abortive and preventive care. The well known Methysegride, which is usually prescribed for these Cluster migraine headaches, helps the constriction of the blood vessels and inflammation reduction. This medicine can be taken each time the onset of the migraine happens. However, this medicine is also known for really serious side effects that can affect the person.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The abortive treatments are effective for Cluster migraine headaches too. A person suffering from headaches may breathe pure oxygen for about ten to fifteen minutes. This helps the person relax and reduce the pain. Other medications that can be taken for these headaches are ergotamine tarrate. This medicine can be taken by placing under the tongue which can act as a quick absorption or this can be injected too. Imitrex is the next medicine that can be taken to lessen the migraine.
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