is it possible to suffer from migraines as well as clusters? i think i had a mild migraine this am. didnt hurt as bad and i had to LIE DOWN in a  room for about 2 hrs. i can never lie down hith a CH.
the question, is it possible?
chris

Don't suffer from migraines myself, but I believe it is not unheard of.
If this kind of a headache occurs more often from now on, you should consult your neurologist about it. As both headaches conditions combined will probably evoke a complex disorder, it should be adressed, imho.

All the best, Pascal.

Chris:

I know that it is possible to have more than one type of headache, and there are others here who have several "types".

Personally, I had migraines at several points in my life, including the time that I've suffered from CH.  Only 2x in 21 years.  If there's changes in your headaches, you should probably get yourself checked out by a competent headache specialist.

Wishing you well,

Ray

Ray wrote on Nov 19^th, 2008 at 7:15pm:

Chris: ..........  If there's changes in your headaches, you should probably get yourself checked out by a competent headache specialist.......... Ray

Kudos Ray, for excellent advice!

Marc

I have both complicated (basilar artery migraines) migraines and clusters. I had the migraines since I was 9, and other types of headaches.

I've had both a cluster and migraine at the same time. As much as I wanted to lie down, I couldn't. I had to dance with a bucket in my hands for when I needed to puke.

You need to see a neuro/headache specialist. The type of migraine I have, I cannot use Imitrex, or Ergotamine, or DHE. Only a neurologist can determine what exactly is going on...

ivr aleays suffrered from both. since i was getting clusters. 5% mirgaine, 95% cluster. i can tell the difference. 1 ive got to lie down, no movement, and  the cluster- dancing, headbanging, ect. i wanted to know if anyone else went through this too. thats all
chris

Several people here have CH AND Migraines.

i dont know it to be true, but ive had 2 docs in my lifetime (pain managenent) tell me i get both by my discription. i never thought it was trus

I've had chronic migraines my whole adult life, AND I get barometric headaches- which is probably why I only got officially diagnosed with clusters this year.  And my sister has FIVE distinct types of headaches. :D

Hi Chris

i was diagnosed as suffering from migraines and CH so id say so!!
At the begining i would start with a migraine that would manifest into a CH now all i get are CH's

PFD to all

Si

Chris,

I'm one of those who happen to suffer from both migraines and clusters, so it's possible to have both.

In my case, migraines begun years earlier than ch; my first migraine was when I was 12, ch begun when I was 21.

For some reason the frequency of the migraines have dimished in great deal ever since ch arrived, which is a fact I'm not complaining about... :)

Sanna

ChefChris wrote on Nov 19^th, 2008 at 8:34pm:

is it possible to suffer from migraines as well as clusters? i think i had a mild migraine this am. didnt hurt as bad and i had to LIE DOWN in a  room for about 2 hrs. i can never lie down hith a CH. the question, is it possible? chris ivr aleays suffrered from both. since i was getting clusters. 5% mirgaine, 95% cluster. i can tell the difference. 1 ive got to lie down, no movement, and  the cluster- dancing, headbanging, ect. i wanted to know if anyone else went through this too. thats all chris

This really doesn't make much sense.

1st you say you THINK you had a migraine and wanted to know if it was possible, now you say you have always had them and can tell the difference.

Seriously dude, for a guy with such a high IQ, you often contradict yourself.

i dont know it all bro. thats why i ask questions. i dont want to assume anything.