Wow - this has happened to me many times. Unfortunately the neurologists in Halifax NS (where I live) have no idea what to do with clusterheads and tend to treat me like I have migraines...ie. 3 tylenol, 2 ibuprofen and lots of water, or morphine, indomethacin, etc. I've never been offered oxygen. Tryptans take too long to work so they haven't really helped me at work.
Since I work in an office, I've scouted-out a few hiding places around the building. These places are safe for me in that I know no one will bother me, there aren't a lot of distracting noises, and they are cool in temperature. One hiding spot has a wall clock and the ticking soothes me while i rock. After an hour, I'm pretty much through the worst part, sometimes less, and then I head back to my desk. When returning, it's pretty clear that I've had an attack and my boss is kind and doesn't question me.
On a side note, I work very hard when I'm feeling well in order to stay ahead of schedule and show my bosses that I will get everything done. This means staying late too. When I'm in the worst of a cycle and the hits are coming 3 - 4 times a day, I must call in sick. Given this, I also hoard sick days knowing I'll need them desperately when the time comes.
@elpoHi, any idea how to get immediate oxygen therapy in Halifax. My wife started having cluster headaches last week and everytime, she has to visit emergency at QEII at Robie Street to get oxygen. Could you help me and how do you manage this in Halifax ?
what do you do when you're struck down at work??
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@elpoHi, any idea how to get immediate oxygen therapy in Halifax. My wife started having cluster headaches last week and everytime, she has to visit emergency at QEII at Robie Street to get oxygen. Could you help me and how do you manage this in Halifax ?