This kind of headache usually is intense and felt mostly on the sides of the head, usually behind one eye. Reports have shown that the pain can be severe enough to wake someone while asleep, precisely at the same time each night. You will find that the eye on the side where the headache is felt is red and watery. The sufferer’s nose will also be blocked on the same side where the pain is being felt.
Cluster headaches frequently occur during the autumn and spring period. Alcohol combined with high temperatures can cause a cluster headache to be experienced for a long time. When the temperature rises, the body temperature rises making the headache last longer.
Excruciating, boring, burning pain (much more severe than a migraine) localised around one eye
Pain very pronounced behind one eye, commonly radiating to the forehead, temple, cheek and upper gum on the same side of the face
Drooping of the eyelid, watering eye that may become bloodshot, running or blocked nostril on the affected side
Steady rather than throbbing pain
Attacks of 15 – 180 minutes
1-3 attacks per day
Attacks can occur on consecutive days for 6-8 weeks
Remission periods of months to years
Onset of pain about an hour after going to bed.
Avoid taking alcohol when you are experiencing this pain since it triggers prolonged pains.
Avoid exercising during the hot weather.
Avoid doing anything that causes rise is body temperatures.
Avoid smoking as this can trigger cluster headaches.
There are some activities that can help you recover from cluster headaches. Follow the link and try the exercises out.
