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topical menthol

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Topical menthol acts as a transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) channel agonist, which triggers a cooling sensation and local vasodilation when applied to the skin. By stimulating cold-sensitive receptors and causing mild neurogenic inflammation, menthol can provide temporary pain relief and potentially interrupt the neurovascular mechanisms associated with cluster headache attacks.

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fortysix_sunsets

3.0

Menthol gels and arnica also help

Topical mentholArnica

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2momtwins

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I slather efficascent ointment from the Philippines all over my face. Any menthol ointment would work, but you have to use enough to make you cry. I don’t know, but I feel like the tears release some of the pressure. Maybe the burning just distracts ...View more

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915615662901

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This is my cocktail of choice except sub Tylenol with excedrin and tincture with gummy. I use a heating pad on my back and an ice pack on my head. And I put biofreeze or some kind of menthol rub on my neck. The weirdest thing I have done is take du...View more

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sharkarmycrafts

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All right, I have a weird suggestion for you: have you tried using Dr Bronner's peppermint castille soap as shampoo to get that cold feeling on your scalp? It's loaded with peppermint oil and gives me that arctic chill that feels great even if it doe...View more

Topical menthol

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