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aromatherapy

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Aromatherapy for cluster headaches involves the inhalation of specific essential oils, primarily peppermint and lavender, which interact with the limbic system and olfactory receptors to potentially modulate pain perception and neural inflammatory responses. These volatile compounds may activate trigeminal nerve pathways and influence neurotransmitter release, potentially reducing neurogenic inflammation and providing analgesic effects through interactions with sensory nerve terminals.

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Cambren1

4.0

Start dosing with vitamin D3. About 10,000 IU per day. If you can get full flow oxygen, it helps a lot of people during an attack. You need Sumatriptan injectors or nasal spray; if you get the injectors, try splitting the dose to 3mg - it works bette...View more

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Sudden_Buffalo_3906

4.0

I use a product called "Sinus Plumber Headache Nasal Spray - headache formula" can get at Amazon, Walmart etc. main ingredient is capsaicin. I can post a link if that is allowed here. Capsaicin helps me better than oxygen. and is a lot less work...View more

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freefiftyfree

4.0

## Not a crazy oil person, but "Sleep Well" from Saje works, man. 28/f here, going into my 5th year with these horrifying "visitors." Supremely lucky in that I only have 3 cycles per year, like clockwork, each cycle lasting 5-7 days. The first day, I...View more

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I_B_T

4.0

Even smells can affect our cycles. Much more Science needs to be done to even scrap the surface of what's going on in our brains " Researchers with The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation found the smell of green apples had some effect...View more

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