Cluster headaches

st0wandgrow

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I have a patient that has these. Reduces a grown man to tears, banging his head against the wall and other crazy shit. Anyone have any experience with these, and if so any particular strain, terpene, etc that that seems to help?
 

james murphy

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stay hydrated and smoke strong indica...something over 20% and this should help...maybe try a high cbd strain as well so u may function. there is a breeders boutique thread..check it out..don or dst the guys there at the boutique they will set you up w some super legit medicinal seeds. plus they are havin a sale right now enter riu as code before u check out saves u loot. they sell their genetics at a really fair price. gl
 

GIJonas

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Not to junk up your thread stow but for me if I have a headache and smoke it makes it worse as I choke easily of course. Instead of maybe a strain maybe some edibles ir etx so he does not put more strain on his head from little coughing or trying to hold the hit in
Clusters are nothing like your run of the mill headache, even the worst migraines are put to shame. I don't think coughing is a catalyst but I agree edibles are probably the answer to helping.
 

anzohaze

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Clusters are nothing like your run of the mill headache, even the worst migraines are put to shame. I don't think coughing is a catalyst but I agree edibles are probably the answer to helping.
yea I no I get headaches alot and migraines 2 or 3 time a month. I no when I have either its in bed no.lights head under pillow wanting to break shit cause it hurts so bad. But yea I don't truly no what a cluster headache is but fig edibles would prob do more.
 

professor KIND

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i would think dabs would be good too.

if edibles arent doing the trick go dab.
for the time release factor, im surprised edibles dont work.

whats the preferred method for people suffering from seizures ?

a chick i dated had terrible multi day migranes & sought out a neurologist. he was first telling her about fruits & veggies (paleo type diet) w/ a magnesium (vitamin) suppliment.i think he was relating increase in magnesium intake to his headache research. dude is a top expert in a major city by the way.

what i just read :

The treatment of cluster headache can be divided into two distinct categories -- relief of the acute headache and prevention of future headaches. Oxygen delivered by face mask has been shown to help a majority of patients within a short period of time. However, this can be unwieldy, and most patients are unable or unwilling to transport oxygen canisters if they need to travel. Injectable sumatriptan has been shown to be beneficial in many of patients with cluster headache. This treatment is contraindicated in patients with cardiac disease or untreated hypertension. Nasal spray or oral versions of this medication have been less effective than the injectable. Dihydroergotamine, given intravenously, can be extremely effective in treating a cluster headache, but can be difficult to administer acutely and cannot be used if a patient has used sumatriptan in the preceding 24 hours. Intranasal lidocaine has been suggested as a treatment option, but must be administered in a specific manner and is ineffective if not given correctly.

Steroids can be extremely effective to decrease a headache cycle; these can be used infrequently and are for short-term use only as long-term use can lead to significant complications. Verapamil, lithium, valproic acid, topiramate, and melatonin can all be of benefit in reducing the frequency and severity of cluster cycles. In intractable cases, surgery has been suggested. Radiofrequency lesioning of the trigeminal ganglion can decrease cluster headache frequency, but is associated with significant side effects and nerve loss; gamma knife lesioning and deep brain stimulation are being studied as possible options with less risk of permanent nerve change.http://www.medicinenet.com/cluster_headaches/page4.htm
 
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st0wandgrow

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Probably not the same but I get horrible migraines. Large amounts of indica dabs are the only thing that help.
I know migraines are a bitch, but this is beyond even that. I've read some clinical studies that suggest that this is the most severe pain one can suffer. This guy is a big strong dude. Not the type to even flinch at your average pain. He's crying like a baby, vomiting, writhing on the ground when these hit him. Usually lasts for about an hour, and he gets them every couple days. I was at his house tonight dropping off a care package and he was in the midst of a headache. I just sat downstairs with his wife listening to him cry and moan upstairs. Really humbling experience. Makes me check myself when I think I'm in pain.

As for the dabs, we haven't tried those yet. Hmmm. Never made anything like that before. I might shoot you a pm some time tomorrow for a lil tutorial if you're up for it...

Thanks everyone for the responses. I really feel an obligation to help this guy. This probably isn't the right section for this type of question but I trust you fuckers for advice over anyone. lol
 

professor KIND

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dabs hit you so fast i bet (guessing totally) they could be of some value.
he could try high cbd & high thc types.

especially if those clusters hit him hard & fast, anything else takes to long to work.

dabs. these guys will tell you.
the fucking corvette of smoke experiences.
 
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