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radiofrequency ablation

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Radiofrequency ablation for cluster headache involves targeted thermal lesioning of the trigeminal ganglion or specific nerve branches to disrupt pain signal transmission. The procedure uses high-frequency electrical current to generate localized heat, which creates a controlled neural lesion that interrupts nociceptive pathways and reduces the frequency and intensity of cluster headache episodes by modulating neural pain signaling.

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Case Studies

Refractory Episodic Cluster Headache Responsive to Percutaneous Cervical Zygapophyseal Radiofrequency Ablation: A Case Report

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This case study reports on a patient with refractory episodic cluster headache who responded to percutaneous cervical zygapophyseal radiofrequency ablation, suggesting a potential cervical component to cluster headache pathophysiology.

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KLB1267

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Given that you may be a minor, it would be helpful to keep your parents and medical team in the loop. These are things that help me. 15 odd minutes 100% high flow oxygen at a rate of 15L-25L with a non-rebreather mask has been massively effective f...View more

Oxygen therapyAmitriptylineRizatriptanRadiofrequency ablationMagnesiumAcetyl l-carnitineMelatoninPsychedelicsCannabis

Reported Side Effects

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KLB1267

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I'm so sorry - as a migrainer (since at least 1976) and chronic Clusterhead (for the last 13 years at least) I understand your hesitation. Especially if the migraine meds increased the CHs! I have not been offered Emgality since it first came out - ...View more

Radiofrequency ablationOxygen therapyAmitriptyline

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Weight gain

KLB1267

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Thank you - you too! If the occipital nerve RFA stops working I think I will ask if I can try the nerve bundle up the nose. Some people that helps too.... sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cluster-...View more

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KLB1267

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Fingers crossed for you! Thankyou for sharing Interestingly I frequently crave a good Greek yoghurt! I drink a lot of coffee - never been a soft drink drinker. I've been a longtime vegetarian, but the last thing to go were nitrate heavy cured mea...View more

Radiofrequency ablationAmitriptylineMelatoninOxygen therapy

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