The People's Perspective on Medicine
What Medicines Stop a Cluster Headache Emergency?
A person suffering a cluster headache emergency needs something that will work right away. Inhaling oxygen can help. One reader found Zomig worked.
Show 1133: How Can You Overcome Migraine Headaches?
The FDA recently approved a new medication, erenumab (Aimovig), to prevent migraine headaches in people who experience them frequently. Treatments and lifestyle changes can also make a difference.
Will Ice Stop a Killer Headache?
Can wrapping the head in ice put a halt to severe head pain? One reader says yes; others try causing brain freeze by drinking ice water.
How to Stop Cluster Headaches by Inhaling Lidocaine
Inhaling pure oxygen or lidocaine nasal spray at the first hint of one-sided headache pain can often stop cluster headaches.
Medicare’s Refusal to Pay for Oxygen Makes Man Suffer
Oxygen inhalation is an effective treatment for debilitating cluster headaches. Why does Medicare decline to pay for oxygen?
How to Treat Suicide Headaches with Oxygen
Cluster headaches, also known as suicide headaches, can be very difficult to treat. Most respond well to high-flow oxygen through a mask.
Suicide Headaches Stifled by Oxygen
Breathing high-flow oxygen can stop suicide headaches more quickly than medicine. There are even studies to support this treatment.