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A Cluster Headache Survivor’s Story

by James on 11 April 2011

A little over a year ago we saw a cluster attack on video.  Here’s the same man talking about what he has dealt with and is dealing with as a cluster headache survivor.  A must watch for anyone with cluster or their friends and family: Thanks to A ClusterHead’s Life

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Researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, warn that taking calcium channel blockers (calcium antagonists) along with certain antibiotics could lower blood pressure, and be dangerous to high risk patients. It’s always wise to keep up with the latest research on drug combinations, since patients seem to be taking more and more medications [...]

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Methergine for Migraine Prevention

by James on 22 October 2010

One of the medications your doctor may prescribe for migraine is Methergine (a brand name), otherwise known as methylergonovine maleate.  Usually used for postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding), you may wonder how this medication is used for migraine, particularly migraine prevention. Methylergonovine maleate is known as a ergot psychedelic alkaloid.  You may be familiar with more common [...]

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a treatment that is showing great promise when it comes to treating cluster.  Unfortunately, many people know very little about it. DBS is probably most well known as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, though it’s used for a variety of conditions, including cluster headache. Though much of the mechanism of [...]

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More research is needed to investigate peripheral nerve blocks and trigger point injections for headache treatment, say researchers in the USA. Last month the journal Headache published a review of the research on nerve blocks and trigger point injections for various types of headache, including cluster headache and migraine. The results were generally positive – [...]

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