Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Cluster Headaches

• What evaluation is necessary to determine or confirm the diagnosis?
• How can I tell if my cluster headaches are episodic or chronic and could that change over time?
• Are my symptoms going to be the same each time I have an attack?
• Is there anything I can do to help myself when a headache begins?
• What treatment options are available?
• What side-effects should be expected from the treatments?
• Can any of the symptoms become so serious that I should contact my doctor?
• At what point should I consider surgery?
• What are the success rates of different surgical techniques and what complications are associated with each procedure?
• What resources are available for education and support?
• Are there any clinical trials in which I might be interested in participating?