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forum: Treatments

New to Cluster headaches (and here)

Hi, I have only recently started getting these Cluster headaches. After waiting a week to see a GP he confirmed…
posted by SueAB

1 month ago
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Christmas Cards 2026 - on sale now

It is that time of year!....Raise awareness with a beautiful OUCH (UK) Christmas card. We have two designs this…
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GREAT NORTH RUN 2026

Hard to believe this was 9 years ago. It was the second time Tracy ran the Great North Run for OUCH and she's been…
posted by Dorothy

2 months ago
forum: Treatments

GP refused oxygen after A&G request to Neurologist

Hi all, I was diagnosed privately with cluster headaches, and then moved back to the NHS as my private coverage won't…
posted by skilshaw

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posted by: Phil - OUCH UK

4 hours 27 minutes ago

I'm glad you are happy with your GP and their decision to send you for a brain scan. But I still believe you should push for a referral to a Neurologist that specialises in headaches: There is a waiting list, so the…

topic: New to Cluster headaches (and here)

posted by: SueAB

5 hours 51 minutes ago

Hi, thank you to all. I have at last seen my GP who has organized for me to have a brain scan. If all OK then he will point me to a Neurologist. Everything seems to be going forward and in the meantime…

topic: New to Cluster headaches (and here)

posted by: Phil - OUCH UK

2 weeks 2 days ago

In my experience, Doctors don't usually suggest a referral to a Neurologist. Be sure to ask for one.

topic: New to Cluster headaches (and here)

posted by: SueAB

2 weeks 2 days ago

Thanks for answer re Amitriptyline. I get to sleep fine except I wake up with a cluster. I am hoping after monitoring them for longer they will go away and come back along with my migraines. But I do…

topic: New to Cluster headaches (and here)