new ways to treat cluster headache

August 2002

There's lots of interest in new ways to treat cluster headache.

Cluster headaches are extremely painful. They're different than migraines. They affect just one side of the face, often behind the eyes, and can cause tearing and runny nose.

They come in cycles of short attacks over 2 to 4 weeks...often with weeks or years between cycles.

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new ways to treat cluster headache

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