My poor husband has been plagued with cluster headaches for a couple of years now and they seem to be getting worse. He has tried vitamins, meds, has been to a neuroligist, oxygen...on and on ,but is still suffering 5 or more attacks per day that leave him exhausted. Lately, it's like he's afraid to leave the house. This weekend he is missing an opportunity to spend time with his 3 adult daughters. We are at a true crises point with this stabbing pain like an ice pick in the eye and I feel helpless. Is there a hospital or program somewhere he could check himself in and get some real help? I want to take him for emergency help. He shouldn't have to live like this! :confused:

YES! MOST DEFINITELY! Real help and they won't stop until they have helped. And if you have to travel half way across the US like I did it is worth it. The Diamond Headache Center and Research Offices, Chicago, Illinois. I saw the founder's daughter, Dr. Merle Diamond. There was also a male dr. if your husband would prefer a man, Dr. Fretieg. Good luck. Sheila

Oh, Golly....there is such a place. We will check this out today! Thank you :angel:

Did you find any help with the cluster headaches? I'm a cluster sufferer. You might also try the OUCH organization for a lot of helpful information.
I'm interested if you had success so please reply if you did.

Thanks!
Darrell

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My husband has just started taking topamax for the past 3 days. It takes 3 months to get to the regulated level, so he/we don't know. His headaches seem to be less intense. but last all day. I have noticed increased studdering which is a minor, but pre-existing part of his make up. Coffee in the afternoon and excedrin at bedtime seem to offer the best hope for relief. Although, I am talking about my husband, we all suffer together.