Verapamil usually takes 2-3 weeks to take effect, so it seems the D3 is working for you.

OK!  four years CH free, four years no cigs (Chantix) and now the shadows are back!  Tips:

Oxygen, Oxygen and Oxygen.  I've has episodic CH since the early 1980's.  Had eye doctors tell me it was optical and my current dentist tell me it was dental and a Neurologist who actually knows what CH is prescribe prednisone taper(I declined) and intranasal lidocaine---which hurts almost as much as the CH...but not quite.

Caffeine seems to help.  Vigorous exercise seems to help.  I've done a ton of midnight planting and digging during an attack.  And walked a million miles cursing.

BUT hyperventilation level Oxygen ALWAYS aborts for me.  If it doesn't work for you---keep trying and pay attention to what Batch has to say.  Wrong flow rate, wrong mask...my former vet tech's father suffered for TWO years thanks to IDIOTS giving him the wrong mask and regulator. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN!   If you get the O2 script---great!!! Then spend less than $60 for a mask setup and regulator and take responsibility for your own heath.

Perhaps, an antihistamine might be in order if there is a chance it is tied to seasonal allergies.

Perhaps a decongestant might be helpful.

Alternating warm and cold compresses over the trigeminal nerve local when all else fails or isn't available.

There are several herbal/supplement regimens that have promise---try them.  Just started D3 myself.

If Oxygen isn't working try again.  Do not be a victim!

If you smoke---quit.  Try Chantix unless you are suicidal. If you have bad dreams, under Chantix they will be 3D vivid and terrifying. If your dreams involve Umma Thurman in a "non-threatening" pose...you will love Chantix.  Do six months not three.

The people on this forum know more than "most" if not all doctors.

DO NOT go to the emergency room.  They will screw you up completely.

DO NOT TAKE traditional prescription pain killers (opiats, Oxy, Etc.).  They will make it worse.

DO NOT let some quack cut into you.  NEVER a good idea.

TAKE CHARGE!  Order you own regulator---25 lpm is mandatory minimum.  You can  find them on amazon.  Rather than WAIT for a prescription, BUY your O2 at a welding supply company, Tractor Supply, Northern Tool, Harbor Freight, etc.  You "lease" the tank and then pay a nominal fee to swap it out as needed.  BUY the BIGGEST tank you can physically manage (at least a 3)---and then a smaller  backup  (a 2) which you can take in the car with you. NEVER RUN OUT OF O2!

Keep some Taurine inclusive energy drinks around for emergencies.

DO NOT TELL the folks at the welding supply store WHY you want O2!!!!  Tell them you breed exotic Koi and need O2 to help them "get in the mood".

hey guys i joined this like last week and i been doing alot of research and i just started using fish oils i reallllly recommend u guys try this i havent been to a neuroligist yet i was put on verapimil 2 years ago and this last month or 2 they been coming heavier than ever and thats when i took matter in my own hand and started searching i take a fish oil pearl capsule 1400 n its realllly beeen workin great for a week so far i just hope it keeeps up please try it and feel free to hit me up and telll me any other tips that work or ask me for tips my email is yas44izzy@gmail.com my face book name is yasser ismail gaber add me n ask ne thing i know how bad this beat is and i would love to share whats been helping me cuz no one should have to go thru this

Cluster headaches are the worst. And my heart goes out to all those who have to deal with them. For me I've found that acupuncture using a finger pricker has worked well for me. I poke my thumb a little above my nail and then apply pressure till blood comes out and do this to both of my thumbs and big toes. Usually the blood is alot darker when I have a Cluster Headache, almost black. Im not sure what the reason for this is. My Cluster Headaches go away in a few minutes. This method is also popular in korea for headaches and stomach aches caused by indigestion. Hopefully this might help out. For those scared of needles dont worry with a finger pricker you can barely even feel the needle.

Hi All,
I found relief with Imigran 50mg tabs washed down with a
really strong cup of coffee at the first sign of an attack, and
ice applied to the back of my neck. This would abort the
within 20 minute's.

Hoppy.

Cracked Egg wrote on Jan 30^th, 2015 at 9:05am:


   Take an aspirin and a shower. Not really much good but hang around and study.

                     Potter

You forgot to mention the brand name of the spray.

Hoppy.

Take 6 500mg Chlorella pills everyday and drink at least 2 litres of water per day.
Posted a new thread today about my experience.
Good luck.

Ps. For the immune system recovery i used Royal Jelly, every day, first thing in the morning, 20 minutes before breakfast.

Thank you so much for those tips

I didn't introduce myself yet. I'm a Dutchmen living in France, 48 years young. Since 2000 (30 years old) i've had many periods with attacks, almost every day, lasting about 6 weeks.
When i came to France i didn't havy any assurance medical (vivre l'europe) and i was forced to pass a period without any medication. In that time i learned how to have a litle less pain and surviving an attack. I put my hand before my mouth and put pressure with my breath (a bit like you shit) and i let a bit of air escape between my hand and my mouth. That way, i've got a bit pression in my head and that makes the bloodvessels that touch the nerve that causes the pain a bit smaller and the pain is realy less. But sometimes i have to do it for an hour and afterwards i have a bit of pain because of that. But all pain is better then the pain of an attack. I don't know if it works for you, but i hope so. Also, is start doing this direct when i feel an attack is comming. You know the signals your dents are giving you.

I hope someone takes advantage of my methode.

Greetings,

Hendrik.