Tooth pain is a not uncommon experience which COULD be Cluster. BUT!! there many disorders which present as Cluster but which are not Cluster.

Not wise to try and diagnose yourself--or let folks here tell you what you have!

If the dentist doesn't give you relief, then advise seeking a headaache specialist for a work-up. AVOID hospital ERs and neurologists (unless they can assure you of having training in headached.)
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LOCATING HEADACHE SPECIALIST

1. 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.

2.  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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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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WHY A HEADACHE SPECIALIST IS RECOMMENDED


Headache. 2012 Jan;52(1):99-113.
Cluster headache in the United States of America: demographics, clinical characteristics, triggers, suicidality, and personal burden.
Rozen TD, Fishman RS.

THERE REMAINS A SIGNIFICANT DIAGNOSTIC DELAY FOR CLUSTER HEADACHE PATIENTS ON AVERAGE 5+ YEARS WITH ONLY 21% RECEIVING A CORRECT DIAGNOSIS AT TIME OF INITIAL PRESENTATION.

Eautiger,

You're very welcome here. Where in the world do you live?

Peter.

Some days, no headache.  No rhyme or reason.  4 days in 30 days I had none.  None today.  Fingers crossed.

Hi Eautiger and welcome,
Their are lots of headache types that mimic CH'S, but aren't cluster headache disease, so a proper diagnosis from a headache specialist is important. In the meantime, take the cluster quiz! To see where you fit. The link is to your left fourth down from the top.

Cheers Hoppy

Hi and welcome

When ringing up about the neuro appointment do say that you'll be able to attend an appointment at short notice, so if they have any cancellations you can get there quickly.

I'd also start a headache diary where you list details including time and date it started, duration, symptoms, pain level (1-10 scale) and any potential triggers (e.g. started just after a beer or when being exposed to solvent fumes). This can help with the diagnosis.

What we can't do is to diagnose you. This is where you need a medical doctor with the right skills and experience in headache diagnosis as much of the diagnostic process is in ruling out other potential causes of the symptoms, not just in confirming that the symptoms match a headache type (or types as some can have multiple types).

Hope you get your diagnosis soon. Keep us updated with how you progress. It's something we've all gone through so we know what it is like.