Hi all,

I do not have stuffy nose but have all other symptoms for cluster headache. Is this case with someone else?
Just crossed my mind.

Thanks,
Satbir

Are you positive?

    Potter

From the IHS diagnostic criteria for CH:

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Diagnostic criteria:     At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D     Severe or very severe unilateral orbital, supraorbital and/or temporal pain lasting 15-180 minutes if untreated     Headache is accompanied by at least one of the following:         ipsilateral conjunctival injection and/or lacrimation         ipsilateral nasal congestion and/or rhinorrhoea         ipsilateral eyelid oedema         ipsilateral forehead and facial sweating         ipsilateral miosis and/or ptosis         a sense of restlessness or agitation     Attacks have a frequency from one every other day to 8 per day     Not attributed to another disorder

You do not need to have all the symptoms.

Have you been diagnosed by a neurologist who specializes in headaches?

CH is so unique to the individual, the absence of one or more "standard" symptoms does not by itself eliminate a CH diagnosis.

If you have the option, work with a Headache Specialist Neurologist. There are hundreds of headache types, many of which mimic a lot of the CH symptoms. Working with a specialist will give you the best shot at an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment regimen. Good luck! ;)

Joe

Thank you everyone, i have been to few neurologists but never to a headache specialist. But my understanding from ch.com tells me its CH. Still get it confirmed by headache specialist.

Regards,
Satbir