Cluster Headaches

Six years ago, at the age of 66, I contracted Cluster Headaches. CH come primarily in two forms, episodic and chronic. Mine are chronic, which means I get them year round. I would usually have 4-5 CH per month except when a cardiologist decided to change my meds. For the following 5-6 months, I suffered through between 12 and 18 CH per month, even after going back to my standard preventative medications, which is Lithium Carbonate and Verapamil. My most effective medication for treating them was a combination of Migranal and O2. about a year ago, my CH doctor added an Ergotomine cream which is applied to the back of my neck. I can provide much more information but for here, I want to keep this readable.

Eighteen months ago, I started keeping a log of what/when/intensity/duration/medication. This log has been extremely important in reviewing my ongoing episodes. I was getting to the point that I was afraid to go to sleep because I knew what was coming. (There is a good reason why the headaches are called "Suicide Headaches".

It's too early yet to know for sure how this is working, but on June 12, 2017, my wife started using aroma therapy with essential oils, Purification, Thieves, Lavender, Peppermint, almost around the clock, including nighttime. Since that date, I have been completely free of Cluster Headaches. Since the onset, the longest I have gone without a CH is about four weeks until now.

Just my $.02. I hope this works and I hope it helps.

This past Sunday, November 12th, marked five months without a CH. Prior to using aromatherapy during night and most of the days, the longest relief that I had enjoyed was less than six weeks.

I am still taking verapamil 240mg 1Xd and lithium carbonate 300mg 2Xd just as before. My only change was the aromatherapy.

Granted, this may be just a coincidence but I am someone who does not believe in coincidences. You can buy diffusers on Amazon for around $25.00 and get essential oils at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond or health food stores pretty inexpensively.

If I was reading this note, I am not sure I would believe it, but since I am the one who has lived through it, I believe 98% sure that my improvement is from the AR.

This is very interesting! Where did your migraines cluster? Mine hit my right temple and behind my right eye, and can last sometimes for a few days.

What EO is "purification"?

This is really interesting to me, and I can't wait to experiment!