| There are many classifications of headache, but all | | | | level. Although not life threatening in itself, the |
| fit into three basic categories. The vast majority | | | | associated is very serious and often debilitating. |
| of headaches fall into the primary category. | | | | Cluster headaches are known as such because of |
| Primary headaches occur to almost everyone, | | | | the groupings they occur in, and can be very hard |
| and are not a serious or life threatening issue. | | | | to predict. This means that treatment over the |
| That said, primary headaches can be quite painful | | | | course of a lifetime is difficult, resulting in attacks |
| on some occasions, or can become a chronic | | | | that usually cannot be avoided. A cluster headache |
| problem. Although this isn't life threatening, it can | | | | usually prevents any daily function. Pain typically |
| be a serious impediment to quality of life. Fixing | | | | focuses behind one or both eyes. Patients can |
| these kinds of primary headaches can be very | | | | become overwhelmed with the pain associated |
| important to the daily life and functioning of a | | | | with cluster headaches. Treatment of this pain |
| patient. Correcting issues regarding primary | | | | should be the immediate and overriding concern. |
| headaches can usually be done with the use of | | | | Over the counter medications are typically |
| over the counter medications. | | | | inadequate in these situations. |
| Cluster headaches present with a far greater pain | | | | |