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nasal decongestants

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Nasal decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine, act by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasal mucosa, causing vasoconstriction and reducing tissue inflammation. In the context of Cluster Headache, these agents may provide rapid symptomatic relief by reducing mucosal congestion and potentially alleviating the intense trigeminal nerve-mediated pain associated with the condition.

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Sasquatchwasframed

1.0

## Told my wife last night that I don't think I can remain conscious if it gets any worse. Always the same thing, about 75-90 minutes after falling asleep I hit REM, and the CH wakes me up. I take the pill and after 30-ish minutes it dulls enough to...View more

LithiumCorticosteroidVerapamilOxygen therapyGabapentinMagnesiumKudzuNasal decongestants

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CopingMyBest

4.0

I am in a very similar boat. I’ve started rolling my back and neck out everyday(back roller and lacrosse ball), OTC allergy nasal spray, ginger/turmeric supplements, and magnesium oxide gummies. It’s helped!

MassageExerciseNasal decongestantsGingerTurmericMagnesium

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cireland87

2.0

## Scared of medication Hey all, I'm fairly new to the group because I just found it! I feel less alone now lol I am concerned about getting on medication. I'm 35F and have had migraines since around my early teen years. They were never too bad un...View more

Otc analgesicCbdShowerNasal decongestants

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3.0

My go-to is Excedrin, Afrin 12-hour decongestant spray, a coke and a hot shower.

Combination analgesicsNasal decongestantsCaffeineHeat therapy

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