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Any headache condition is terrible. I hope you can get to the bottom of it. You had me thinking of my first experiences with cluster headache back in 1998ish. I had no idea what was going on and I went through it with no doctors thinking I was finally feeling a headache like people always complain about since I never had any type of headaches before that. Either way it will be OK though, just something to deal with. You got this.

Thank you so much! I am reading on shadowing now. So helpful, and a bit of a relief. I’ve been worried it’s a tumor.

Since you're new to it, this overview might be helpful: https://clusterbusters.org/forums/topic/6213-basic-non-busting-information/. At the end of that post you can read the basics about busting, which is why this site was originally created. How much D3 are you taking, and are you taking any other supplements with it (calcium, for example)? Yes, that's how it works for most people. That's one very good reason to optimize the resources you do have (D3, oxygen, triptan) and be sure you know what else is available to you.

What @BoscoPiko (and @Oaks) said! If you got the injection form of sumatriptan, you'll want to know about this: https://clusterbusters.org/forums/topic/2446-extending-imitrex/

Hi @Cjmoe, Sounds like your Dr. is a keeper! Unfortunately what you describe with regard to the stabbing pain in the eye on one side, tearing and nasal congestion is pretty indicative of CH. The part where you mention daily headaches that feel like a looming migraine sounds like what is often referred to as shadows. Shadows can be daily for some of us and more of a pre-attack warning for others. I'm glad you started getting your D3 levels elevated and urge you to read about the D3 regimen on here as it includes various other supplements taken in conjunction with the D3 to prevent the cluster bunny from attacking and it's important to incorporate them to reach cecassion. Lots of good stuff on this site. Happy you found this place but sorry you had to...

Hi CJ, This sounds familiar and very much like CH. A couple questions. Is the pain only on one side of your head/face? How long did it last? And, What migraine pills did they give you? a lot of medication prescribed to CH is counter productive. just want to make sure you get relief and answers.