Those who suffer from chronic tension headaches should be treated with medication specifically designed for tension headaches. A person will get a headache several times a day for a few weeks or a few months, then the headaches will stop. The headache cycle may return a year later. Cluster headaches are extremely severe, but only last for half an hour or an hour. Because of the extreme pain, the patient usually requires medication.
Cluster headaches occur more often in men.
Patients with a TMJ disorder often tighten the muscles in their jaw, and they may grind their teeth at night. This can cause tension-type headaches. Usually, the patient will have other symptoms, including pain in the jaw and a popping sound when they open and close the mouth. This type of headache can be difficult to treat because there may be scar tissue or damage to the neck. People with Temporal Arteritis may also experience muscle aches and pains.