It tends to recur nightly, sometimes 1-2 hours after sleep, or several times during the night and day. Associated symptoms include nose congestion, runny nose, flushing and puffy cheek, tearing, smaller pupil, droopy eyelid, nausea, or vomiting. THe attack lasts on the average less than 30-45 mins. The pain of a given attack may be gone as fast as it came or fade away slowly. It is so characteristic, it should not be confused with migraine or tic doloreaux.
Oxygen works well.
Lithium, methysergide, amytriptiline, and prednisone are also used. I hope the above information helps, good luck. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. All rights reserved.