Another remedy for cluster headaches

Dr. Gott — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:01:13 +0000

DEAR DR. GOTT: I saw your column about cluster headaches and wanted to tell you about my husband’s experience. He suffered with these for many years. He was on medication, hospitalized, and even had sinus surgery, but nothing worked. I began researching and found that he was most likely suffering from cluster headaches, something his doctors hadn’t told us. I also found that ginseng might help. He now takes ginseng tablets daily and has not had a headache since. The only kind that doesn’t seem to work is American ginseng, and the brand doesn’t seem to matter, either. I hope this helps some of your readers.

DEAR READER: Thank you for writing. I have printed your letter in the hopes that it will in fact reach those readers who need it most. However, I do have a few issues. First, cluster headaches are fairly easy to diagnose because they follow a pattern, so I am surprised to hear that your husband underwent all this treatment for something that his doctors either couldn’t diagnose or wouldn’t tell him. Second, you did not provide any dosing information. How much ginseng is your husband currently using daily?

I ask that you or any other readers familiar with this write to let me know so I can pass it on to others. Thank you.

To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Headaches.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped envelope and a $2 check or money order payable to Newsletter and mailed to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com.

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Another remedy for cluster headaches