There does not seem to be a hereditary factor to them. They usually begin between the ages of 20 and 45. Those who start having them early may well outgrow them by their forties. People for whom onset occurs later in life are more likely to have chronic cluster headaches. There is no known cure for cluster headaches.
Analgesics are useless for some sufferers because the headache is over before they can take effect.
Ergotamine medications are effective for some people, but the benefit may be outweighed by side effects. Other medications used to relieve the pain and prevent attacks include antihistimines, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers , and lithium carbonate. Although corticosteroids, such as prednisone, provide short-term relief for some people, the side effects. If you think you have cluster headaches, you should consult your physician. It is important that a proper diagnosis be made, and other conditions be ruled out.