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steam therapy

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Steam therapy for Cluster Headache potentially provides symptomatic relief through localized vasodilation and neurogenic inflammatory modulation. The heat and moisture from steam inhalation can stimulate nasal trigeminal nerve receptors, potentially interrupting pain signaling pathways and reducing vascular constriction associated with cluster headache pathophysiology. By promoting local circulation and potentially influencing neurogenic inflammation, steam therapy may offer a non-pharmacological intervention for acute cluster headache symptoms.

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spicy_buns

4.0

My husband uses a face steamer and an ice pack on the back of the neck for relief currently (waiting for sumatriptan alternative). His CHs also respond well to acupuncture, after 2 sessions over the last week he had his first full CH free day yesterd...View more

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spicy_buns

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My husband uses a face steamer and an ice pack on the back of the neck for relief currently (waiting for sumatriptan alternative). His CHs also respond well to acupuncture, after 2 sessions over the last week he had his first full CH free day yesterd...View more

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BigIron23

3.0

This is an under rated answer in my opinion. For me, the earlier you catch it the better. The more hot water you can tolerate on the side you have pain, coupled with closed eyes, deep breathing and a slowed mind can “catch” them. Hard to slow your mi...View more

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kotibi

3.0

1. Sit on floor in shower, modulate temperature as the migraine dictates on a moment-by-moment basis. 2. Make a bed on the bathroom floor. Always helps for some reason. 3. Japanese steam eye mask while waiting for triptan to kick in.

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