Hi. I'm s sufferer of cluster headaches. I'm currently 6 weeks in. I've just finushed a course of steroids. During my time I've gone from having them continuously all day every day. My only relief was short breaks while psin relief took away the pain to 1 or 2 attacks a day. I'm currently taking 3 x 0.5mg pizotofen per day. I've noticed that I seem to get an attack about 2hrs after I've fallen asleep.this in turn makes you apprehensive to sleep as I know what's in store. I use sumitriptin nasal spray as it's fast acting and ice . I've been told that amitriptyline is also used and us normally taken at night before going to bed. Could I use the two at the same time.
I'm also trying to explore any alternatives such as pure lemon juice / chiropractor etc. Try to follow strict food sleep routines rtf. I've read that these headaches arnt food related but as theyre tring to take over my life( i can't even enjoy reading a book in the bath anymore as heat seems to trigger them). I'm just looking for help / advice and some means to get my life back to some sort of normality.
Poor you so sorry! Cannabis is being legalised for certain chronic pain conditions and that sounds like you especially to help with sleep! My locum GP nearly fell off his chair when I asked for it! Hadn’t heard of the case in the press or of its uses but I’m use to going to GP s and getting nowhere! It’s legal in certain states in the USA and people report an improvement. Worth a try good luck