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Treatment for Cluster Headache

Chewing gum containing nicotine may provide relief for cluster headaches through its stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system, which can modulate pain perception and neurovascular tone. The act of chewing and nicotine release may help interrupt the trigeminal-autonomic reflex associated with cluster headaches, potentially reducing pain intensity and duration.

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Jamwise93

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Sorry to hear you’ve been going through it. 100% a journal will help you identify possible triggers or ways to treat that work for you. There is an app called MyClusters that is really helpful for tracking cluster headaches. Here is my copypasta of...View more

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Jamwise93

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Best things to try reduce pain/abort headaches until diagnosis: As has probably been mentioned, a big hit of caffeine at the onset is one of the best for many of us. For me, eating or drinking something ice cold can help a lot during an attack, even...View more

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shedaresthedevilx

3.0

Brushing my teeth. The mintier the toothpaste is, the better. Chewing gum works too. I think it’s cause my migraine painkillers is slightly mint flavoured and my brain associates it with pain relief. Lol.

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StellaPeekaboo

3.0

Flossing and chewing gum. My gums often ache when I get a migraine & somehow it is soothing for me to floss the hell out of my teeth. If I don't have floss on me, chewing gum can also give some relief. I've even stopped at a gas station to pick up ...View more

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