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Migraines vs Cluster Headaches: Phases, Duration, and Status Migrainosus

Migraines vs Cluster Headaches: Phases, Duration, and Status Migrainosus

Migraines last up to 72 hours (beyond = Status Migrainosus requiring medical attention). Cluster headaches are distinct: extreme intensity, 15min-3hr attacks, with eye/nasal symptoms on one side.

Migraines normally last up to 72 hours. A migraine exceeding 72 hours is classified as Status Migrainosus — a medical condition requiring professional attention. Migraine phases: 1. Prodrome: mood changes, food cravings (hours to days before) 2. Aura: visual disturbances, sensory changes (not all migraines include this) 3. Active headache: throbbing pain, nausea, light and sound sensitivity 4. Postdrome: fatigue, brain fog, "migraine hangover" Cluster headaches are a distinct condition, sometimes called "suicide headaches" due to extreme intensity: - Cyclical clusters of attacks over weeks/months, then remission - Each attack lasts 15 minutes to 3 hours - Red, watery eye and nasal congestion on the affected side - More common in men - Different treatment approach than migraines

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