What is the difference between a cluster headache, a sinus headache, a tension headache and a migrane?

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1. KristenCO says:

   December 5, 2009 at 10:40 am

   In order of least severe to most severe:

   Tension headache – a dull, consistent headache, often on both sides, and often near the temples – brought on by stress, being tired, loud noise, etc. Ibuprofen is best for this.

   Sinus headache – brought on by sinus problems or infection. If tapping the sinuses under your eyes hurts, you probably have this.

   Migraine – Caused by constriction of blood vessels in brain. Typically a throbbing pain on one half of your head. Causes sensitivity to light, sound. Often accompanied by nausea. There are several prescription migraine meds on the market (Imitrex, for example), but sleep is usually the best cure, in my experience.

   Cluster – The worst – usually a sharp, shooting pain, often behind the eyes, that can last minutes or days.
2. penelope says:

   December 5, 2009 at 11:39 am

   migrane is in the eyes, cluster is in one area bad any where in the head, sinus is in the nasil area between eyes, and eyes..
3. jonnyraven says:

   December 5, 2009 at 11:50 am

   http://www.medicinenet.com/headache/article.htm