A Rare Condition Affecting Around 2% of the Population
- 80% of individuals suffering from this type of headache are males -
- This headache includes excruciating pain
- The pain can last weeks or even months
- The pain is typically on one side, and may include redness of the eye and increased tear production (lacrimation)
- Other symptoms include eyelid edema, a sensation of fullness in the ear, sweating, miosis, or eyelid drooping (ptosis)
- Treatment for cluster headache: Chiropractic manipulative therapy, soft tissue manipulation, ice on on neck and face, 10 mgs of melatonin for 14 days (clear with doctor)
