Cluster headache

also known as “alarm clock headaches”, can be an extremely painful and disabling condition. Cluster headaches are typically characterized as a sharp sudden pain on one side of the face. These attacks can last 15 minutes to 3 hours, and present with redness of the eye, nasal congestion/running nose, tearing of the eye, and facial flushing.

Dr. Cohen is well experienced in treating both episodic and chronic cluster headaches. Treatments provided can range from lifestyle modifications, medications, and alternative approaches.

Dr. Cohen is also skilled in cluster headache procedures, including:

• Facial nerve blocks (trigeminal nerve)

• Occipital nerve blocks

• Sphenopalatine ganglion blocks

• Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibody injections

• Neuromodulation

• Lidocaine infusion