Yes! Acupuncture Can Really Help Relieve the Severe Pain of Cluster Headaches!

What are Cluster Headaches?

There is not a lot of information or help out there for Cluster Headaches. Unfortunately many, including doctors do not understand the severity of these headache types and can be prone to categorize them as “migraines.” Well, cluster headaches are more like migraines on steroids! Extreme and sudden pain occurs with cluster headaches and often patients end up in the E.R. the first time they get one for this reason. It is referred to as the “Suicide” headaches due to the extreme pain causing a desire to die!

However, Cluster Headaches are not an actual emergency.

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Signs/ Symptoms of Cluster Headaches:

• Severe, Sudden, Stabbing Pain in one Eye
• Hot,”Ice Pick” Sensation of Pain
• Watering Eye on Affected Side
• Headaches occur in “clusters” or clumps of days together
• “Shadows” of dull pain usually before onset of severe pain

Who Gets Cluster Headaches?

Less than 1% of the population gets Cluster headaches. It occurs more often in male than female. There is some genetic correlation.

• <1% of Population
• Genetics
• Men

Treatments:

• Medications 
• Medications in form of Pain Injections
• Acupuncture

What You Can Do:

• Avoid Nicotine and Smoke
• Avoid Alcohol
• Avoid Stress
• Get extra Rest 
• Avoid Extreme Heat
• Find a Good Support Group (check online)

Avoiding Stress as best as you can and getting added rest can help. Any type of chronic pain wipes out our energy FAST! Patients with Cluster Headaches usually come to me in a s state of exhaustion. Though rare (occurring in less than 1% of the population), Aleesha D Acupuncture in Anoka treats Cluster headaches almost every day. 

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Thanks for Reading!

Written by Aleesha D Ackerman, LAc

Aleesha is a licensed acupuncturist. She owns and operates Aleesha D Acupuncture in Anoka, MN. She holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture. Aleesha was first turned on to acupuncture due to her chronic, debilitating migraine headaches following an auto accident with a semi-truck during high school.

Aleesha D Ackerman, LAc specializes in treating Pain, Headaches, Anxiety, Low energy, Low mood, Digestion issues and Women’s health, including helping the body with balancing hormones during Menopause and Perimenopause to relieve hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and PMS. She successfully treats patients with all types of headaches, including Cluster headaches.

Aleesha suffered many years herself with migraine headaches. She can truly empathize with her suffering patients and her passion is to help them feel better.

Call 763-762-7142 or Schedule online with Aleesha atAnokaAcupuncture.com

Aleesha D Acupuncture is located in beautiful downtown Anoka at 207 E Main near Andover, MN.

DISCLAIMER

This article is not intended to replace any health care. No information on this site should be relied on to determine medical diagnosis or treatment for a medical condition. As with any health concerns, always be sure to consult your health care provider with any health concerns.

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