MY name is Todd I live in AZ with my wife and two little kids.  I have just recently started experiencing exactly what everyone here describes as a cluster headache.  It started about two weeks ago.  I have the shadow headache on the right side of my head and neck all day long.  Then I get the skull crushing headache about once a night or two nights.  My eye waters, my temple feels like it is going to pop.  During this time I can't lay down I have to pace or be elevated in a recliner.  Since it has only been two weeks the only thing I have tried is a chiropractor.  Once I found you guys I realized what it most likely is and a chiro is pretty much useless.  There is a lot more I could explain right now, but I will keep it short being my first post.  I pray for a goodnight sleep for everyone. :)

Welcome Todd,
Here are some common treatments. START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or END PRINTPAGECaffeine and 02 will abort CH. Energy drinks as well. That will get ya started on some pain relief. Check out the links on the left of the board.
Now get to the doc and seek a referral to a neurologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
all the best
thebb

Run don't walk to a good neurologist. They can't cure us but they sure can help.

Hi Todd and welcome.  You are among friends here and I'm happy you found us.

I've got a lot of friends in Phoenix and if you need help finding a good Dr. who is knowledgable about CH I hope you will contact this guy.

His name is Chris and he lives in Phoenix too.  Here is his e-mail address.  chris.stuckey@cox.net   You can tell him that I sent you to him.

If that doesn't work out I'll get you more addresses of others in the Phoenix/Mesa area.   While you may in fact have CH....you truly need a diagnosis to rule out other conditions as well as getting on an appropriate treatment plan.



Linda

I thank you for the information.  I will email him as soon as I'm done with this message to you.  On my way home from work today I was thinking about asking you guys if you knew any good doctors in AZ.  I logged in and saw your message.  I really appreciate it.

Good. Everyone here is most willing to help anyone new.  That is what we do.

  Let me know..... please if  you need others addresses.  

Hi Todd

I spent some time @ the Mayo in Scottsdale. I was close to the end of my rope.  They pulled me up. I still go their for my yearly check up. My opinion,,, They are the best....

Good Luck

Shark Boy