Varapamil/ Cluster headaches?
Does anybody have any experience with verapamil for treatment of cluster headaches? I have suffered with them for 15 years untill my doctor gave me verapamil to prevent them. Now it seems the first day I start taking it my headaches go away. Just wondering if anybody else has had similar results especially in such a short time frame
no, but as a nurse, I have heard of that type of situation before. In some people, medications works different (faster, slower, longer, shorter) At least it works for you 
What's the best way to treat a cluster headache?
I'm a 22yr old female and I get all kinds of headaches except migraines (thank God). I know how to handle my tension headaches and my hormonal headaches, but these darn cluster headaches defeat me every time. The best treatment I've found so far is caffeine. It tempers the pain a little but I still can't bend over or sneeze without being blinded by pain.
I can't take most pain medicine because of the heart medication I'm on, which is just as well since they don't do anything for my headaches. But I've tried them all anyway, Excedrin, tylenol, even oxycontin (just makes me high), and the like. Any suggestions on how to handle these bad boys?
Talk to your Dr. There are several different kinds of medicines made specifically for these types of headaches, and your Dr. can probably find something you can take. The medicines treat the cause to stop the pain.
What is the difference between a cluster headache, a sinus headache, a tension headache and a migrane?
What are the best treatment options for each?
In order of least severe to most severe:
Tension headache - a dull, consistent headache, often on both sides, and often near the temples - brought on by stress, being tired, loud noise, etc. Ibuprofen is best for this.
Sinus headache - brought on by sinus problems or infection. If tapping the sinuses under your eyes hurts, you probably have this.
Migraine - Caused by constriction of blood vessels in brain. Typically a throbbing pain on one half of your head. Causes sensitivity to light, sound. Often accompanied by nausea. There are several prescription migraine meds on the market (Imitrex, for example), but sleep is usually the best cure, in my experience.
Cluster - The worst - usually a sharp, shooting pain, often behind the eyes, that can last minutes or days.
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