Well to start off I am a 51y/o male who suffers from cluster migraines. Just had one, hence that's why I am up writing this. Mine always happen on the left side of face/head. I do get them during the day however most of the time it will be 3 hrs or more after I go to sleep that I wake up with the excruciating pain. After it finally subsides then the left side of my head is sore to the touch.

I have found that the only thing that works for me is the Sumatriptan. With only being allowed 9 pills per month it's a game of "can I tolerate this pain, or do I use one of my 9 pills"? Some days I have one attack, other day's I have 2 or more. I use to be able to cut the Sumatriptan pills in half and use half at a time, however, now they are being made smaller so I can't even do that.

Not really sure what kind of remedies really work as I haven't tried any. I do know that sometimes getting in the shower and letting hot water run on my face/head cuts down the length of the attack.

I am open to what others have tried and found real relief from, thanks in advance!