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topical mint

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Topical mint contains menthol, which acts as a counterirritant and transient receptor potential (TRP) channel agonist, specifically TRPM8, causing a cooling sensation and local vasodilation. When applied to the skin during cluster headaches, it can provide mild analgesic and counterirritant effects by modulating sensory nerve responses and potentially interrupting pain signaling pathways.

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Melonfarmer86

3.0

There is actually a procedure where they numb that part of your sinuses to desensitize it too. I did it, but it caused a migraine as they scraped the inside of my sinuses. Some studies show it working better if it's done a bunch of times but my insur...View more

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Riska89

2.0

I put mint oil on my forehead. Is it hot? Is it cold? Both? The sensation is distracting for a while, which is nice. Sometimes it's enough to help me drift off to sleep.

Topical mint

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seeseecinnamon

3.0

Ice pack, mint oil, black out curtains, a fan, wet cloth for my forehead.

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Riska89

3.0

I'm still on team Ibuprofen. Can't take Aspirin, and Paracetamol doesn't do anything. Side effects from triptans are too severe, preventatives like beta blockers and Topamax are not an option for me either. I'm already housebound due to health issue...View more

IbuprofenIce therapyHeat therapyTopical mint

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