TiffyRose,
Glad you found us.  You'll find a wealth of knowledge and support on this and other boards for people with CH.  Have you been doctor diagnosed with CH?  Have you learned of using 100% Oxygen to abort the attacks?  (you need a perscription from your Dr, and diagnoses of CH)

You'll find O2 is the #1 most used attack abortive.  It leaves you clear headed after the attack unlike most of the other abortives (Imitrex etc).

You have a few things going for you.  Primarily you have a diagnosis and that allows proper treatment.  Most of the time those with CH aren't properly diagnosed for years (I myself wasn't properly diagnosed for over 10 years).

Please keep us posted.

Jeff

You did not mention seeing a doctor or seeking treatment after this attack. Please, do not assume that it's Cluster. There are many conditions which mimic Cluster, some of which are rather serious.

Likewise, do not start any treatments on the assuption that relief of pain is cure. Diagnosis first; treatment only when a competent doc has made the judgment and guide you.
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LOCATING HEADACHE SPECIALIST

1. Search the OUCH site (button on left) for a list of recommended M.D.s.

2. Yellow Pages phone book: look for "Headache Clinics" in the M.D. section and look under "neurologist" where some docs will list speciality areas of practice.

3.  Call your hospital/medical center. They often have an office to assist in finding a physician. You may have to ask for the social worker/patient advocate.

4. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or ; On-line screen to find a physician.

5. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or Look for "Physician Finder" search box. They will send a list of M.D.s for your state.I suggest using this source for several reasons: first, we have read several messages from people who, even seeing neurologists, are unhappy with the quality of care and ATTITUDES they have encountered; second, the clinical director of the Jefferson (Philadelphia) Headache Clinic said, in late 1999, that upwards of 40%+ of U.S. doctors have poor training in treating headache and/or hold attitudes about headache ("hysterical female disorder") which block them from sympathetic and effective work with the patient; third, it's necessary to find a doctor who has experience, skill, and a set of attitudes which give hope of success. This is the best method I know of to find such a physician.

6. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or NEW certification program for "Headache Medicine" by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, an independent, non-profit, professional medical organization.
        Since this is a new program, the initial listing is limited and so it should be checked each time you have an interest in locating a headache doctor.
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We hear ya. We really do. The thing is, if you have CHs (something a good headache specialist needs to tell you) then while you won't have your old life back, you can learn to live a good life during and between cycles. There is help available and as bad as these are, you can adapt. Everything changes but not necessarily for the worst. Keep us informed of your progress. Blessings. lance