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scent avoidance

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Scent avoidance in Cluster Headache management leverages neurological mechanisms related to trigeminovascular activation, wherein specific olfactory stimuli can trigger or exacerbate headache episodes by stimulating trigeminal nerve pathways. By identifying and eliminating potential trigger scents, patients can potentially reduce neurogenic inflammation and subsequent pain signaling associated with cluster headache attacks.

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ibadmonkey

3.0

Damn. Caffeine is a migraine trigger for me. I usually have a paracetamol 1000 (that's Tylenol for you). If that doesn't work then Nasprodome (especially when I'm nauseous). Eat something in very small quantity, lots of water, go hide in darkness whe...View more

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Icy-Tomatillo-7556

4.0

I second this option! I am triggered by scents also. Often it isn’t the scent as much as it is the intensity, like very large amounts in a small area or space. I recently had my fiancé start spraying in a separate room from me and it has helped gre...View more

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rubywolf27

4.0

Not a medication, but get rid of all fragrance in your home. Grab unscented shampoo, deodorant, lotion, laundry detergent, dish soap… I didn’t start to get real traction on my migraines until I cleared my home out of all fragrance. I hope your migrai...View more

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WandersWithBlender

3.0

Not sure why you're putting so much emphasis on mag. If magnesium were the only factor, no one would get migraines because we could just regulate our magnesium intake. Many things can trigger or contribute to migraines, including some unknowns, and s...View more

NutritionSleep hygieneScent avoidanceTrigger avoidanceScreen time reductionTriptansVision aids

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