When a headache strikes, the effects can ripple into almost every aspect of daily life. This is especially true when it comes to cluster headaches and migraines, the very types that the Bend Headache Center specializes in treating. We are your ally on the journey to pain relief, offering non-surgical and drug-free solutions.
An Unseen Battle: Living with Cluster Headaches and Migraines
The life of a person living with cluster headaches or migraines can be vastly different from the lives of those around them. Despite the invisible nature of the condition, the distress is palpably very real and very debilitating.
The Nightmare of Cluster Headaches
A small portion of our society unfortunately bears the cross of what’s often termed the “suicide headache”—cluster headaches. These excruciating headaches often strike without warning and can cause pain so severe that they can disrupt your entire day, robbing you of peace.
At the Bend Headache Center, we understand well that cluster headaches are far more than just a nuisance; they’re a major obstacle you have to deal with in your life. They are an unpredictable bomb that comes with agonizing aftermaths, lashing out whenever they see fit. Here are some of the characteristics you may experience:
- The pain is usually unilateral, affecting only one side.
- The headache episodes happen around the same time each day.
- The pain typically comes on quickly and reaches its peak within minutes.
- It’s common to experience up to eight of these episodes in a day.
- Symptoms often disappear abruptly, giving sufferers a harrowing rollercoaster of experience.
The Widespread Goliath: Migraines
At the Bend Headache Center, we know that migraines are not just intense headaches. They are an invasive ailment that brings along a host of symptoms—nausea, excessive sensitivity to light and sound, and occasional vision disturbance. The relentless pangs of pain and the nausea that often accompanies it make you long for a dark, quiet place until the episode passes.
Here are some important points to remember:
- Migraines affect more women and children than men.
- They are recognized as the third most common illness worldwide.
- They account for 1.2 million emergency visits annually in the U.S. alone.
- Migraines are the 6th most disabling illness across the globe according to the WHO.
The Bend Headache Center: Your Ally in Battling Headaches and Migraines
If you’ve found yourself trying to make sense of your headaches, struggling to find a real solution, the Bend Headache Center might just be the oasis you’ve been searching for. We are dedicated to hunting down the root causes of your headaches and migraines and applying effective, non-surgical and drug-free solutions.
Our overall goal is not only to provide you with temporary relief, but to fish out the root cause, effectively putting an end to your torment. We truly believe that no one should have to live under the dark clouds of constant headaches and migraines.
Our commitment to patient care and our deep-rooted understanding of headaches and migraines set the Bend Headache Center apart. With us, you’re not just another “headache case” but an individual with experiences, hardships, and hopes, and we treat you as such.
Join us at the Bend Headache Center and let us guide you on the path of understanding and ultimately, relief.
