My cluster headaches started in college. Was mis-diagnosed as migraine with different doctors until I started working and saw a neurologist. Various early migraine treatments in the late 80s and early 90s did not work. Duh!

When I could and when it started, I calmly wrapped up what I was doing, find a room, close the blinds... banged my head against the wall, literally, to feel better and trained myself to know it will end in a few hours.

No comment on treatment as I know of none. I sincerely urge those have this condition seek the best doctor for help. Anyone know if these are still true or apply to you:

* Cluster headache affects mostly males

* Cause of cluster headache has not been determined

* Cluster headache occurs less as one gets older