Cluster Headache Prevention
Duration
Cluster headaches usually last half an hour to three hours and can occur one to three times daily or four to eight times a week. Once this outbreak episodes disappears, it is common for a person continues to have headaches for months or even years.
Prevention
Since the mechanism of an outbreak of headache remains a mystery, there is no way to prevent a first episode. However, people who have already experienced cluster headaches may reduce the likelihood of future attacks if they avoid drinking alcohol, stop smoking and maintain a regular sleep pattern.
When To Call a Professional
Visit your doctor if you experience any headache regularly or if they begin to interfere with daily activities.
Forecast
No treatment or change in lifestyle can consistently prevent cluster headaches. Medical treatment can help shorten the active periods and reduce the number and severity of painful episodes.