Is It a Migraine Attack or a Cluster Headache?
Medically Reviewed Both migraine and cluster headache tend to affect primarily one side of the head, but cluster headache typically causes a runny nose and tearing eye in addition to pain. iStock; Everyday Health Whether you’re having a migraine attack or a cluster headache, the pain it causes can be debilitating. But because the treatments for the two diseases are very different, it’s crucial to figure out which you have — or whether you have something else entirely — to have the best chance at easing your pain. Without the correct diagnosis, it’s difficult to find relief for your...