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You can get O2 for home use.

Here's what the Diamond Headache Clinic says about O2 therapy: "Because of the brief nature of the acute cluster attacks, any medication to be used must have a rapid onset of action – within 30 minutes of the headache onset. The most effective and safest treatment method is the administration of 100 percent oxygen by facial mask. Dramatic termination of an acute attack is achieved within 10 to 15 minutes in 80% of patients using oxygen inhalation. Injectable and intranasal sumatriptan (Imitrex®) are also effective in aborting an attack." Every cluster headache patient I encountered told me that O2 has helped them during their acute attacks. It is something you could consider/ask your doctor about.

Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. Clusters are the worst. So I assume you've tried antihistamine treatments and oxygen?

Victoria, I have just come accross this journal and haven't read all of it, so apologies if you've already mentioned this here, but have you ever sought treatment for your migraines? I have chronic migraines myself, and last summer I spent 5 weeks working at the Diamond Headache inpatient clinic in Chicago. They know a ton about headaches and migraines and could try some novel treatments you may not have been prescribed by a regular primary care physician.