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Are cluster headaches common?
Cluster headache is a relatively uncommon type of headache. It is estimated that in any given year about 1 in 200 men and 1 in 1000 women will have cluster headaches.
The incidence or the chance of getting cluster headaches for someone who has never had them before is estimated to be 16 in 100,000 men and 4 in 100,000 women.
Because the disease is so uncommon, patients with cluster headaches commonly suffer needlessly, untreated, or treated improperly because a non-neurologist may not recognize the diagnosis. In general, once the diagnosis is recognized, a neurologist handles treatment. Treatment is divided into 2 parts – acute therapy for the cluster headaches themselves and, equally important, preventative therapy to shut down the cluster attacks early. If you are unsure if you have cluster headaches, please read, “What is a Cluster Headache?”.
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Ronald S.(Patient Since 2008)
Dr. Loftus is one of the best headache doctors in the country, probably the world. I am not exaggerating. I am a health care lawyer and professor as well as a long term patient and I understand something about quality of care. Personally, he has provided superb care for my cluster headaches. They can be hard to treat, and they hurt like hell. I will forever be grateful I found him all those years ago. He doesn’t give up!
Michelle R.(Patient Since 2012)
I have seen three neurologists for my migraines, unspecified headaches, and post herpatic neuralgia. Dr. Loftus is the first physician that did a thorough exam (I can say that, I’ve been an RN, BSN for 17 years) and the first to explore meticulously all treatment options. He is also the only physician with whom I have achieved pain control! I highly recommend him!
Providing headache and hyperhidrosis care & wellness for over 25 years.
Dr. Brian Loftus, M.D.
Dr. Loftus is Board Certified in Headache Medicine as well as Neurology. In private practice since 1994, Dr. Loftus’ practice has gotten busier and he has decided to concentrate his practice in areas that he can make a particular difference compared to other neurologist. Therefore, Dr. Loftus has chosen to focus his neurology practice on headaches & head pain, headaches during pregnancy, and hyperhidrosis. In the spring of 2006, Dr. Loftus relocated his practice from the Texas Medical Center to Bellaire, just 5 miles west. He has been named a Texas Monthly “Super Doctor” and an H Texas magazine “Top Doctor” multiple times.