Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. As a Migraine sufferer I know how it feels. What's interesting is your headaches come every Sunday. It can be related to stress from going to work on Monday. Or even eating certain foods or any new physical activity can also trigger your Headaches. My Migraines don't usually happens in a pattern. Unlike migraine and tension headache, cluster headache generally isn't associated with triggers, such as foods, hormonal changes or stress. I feel it's important for you to see your doctor and he can determine the causes of your headache by performing tests like:
Neurological examination
A neurological examination may help your doctor detect physical signs of a cluster headache. Sometimes the pupil of your eye may appear smaller, or your eyelid may droop, even between attacks.
Imaging tests
If you have unusual or complicated headaches or an abnormal neurological exam, you may undergo other diagnostic testing to rule out other serious causes of head pain, such as a tumor or aneurysm. Common brain-imaging tests include:
Computerized tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses a series of computer-directed X-rays to provide a comprehensive view of your brain.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI doesn't use X-rays. Instead, it combines magnetism, radio waves and computer technology to produce clear images of your brain.
Here's a link that might help you
https://www.empowher.com/headache/content/cluster-headaches-overview
https://www.empowher.com/headache/content/how-ease-your-tension-headaches
Best of luck and keep us posted,
Daisy
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Hi Kennie,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. As a Migraine sufferer I know how it feels. What's interesting is your headaches come every Sunday. It can be related to stress from going to work on Monday. Or even eating certain foods or any new physical activity can also trigger your Headaches. My Migraines don't usually happens in a pattern. Unlike migraine and tension headache, cluster headache generally isn't associated with triggers, such as foods, hormonal changes or stress. I feel it's important for you to see your doctor and he can determine the causes of your headache by performing tests like:
Neurological examination
A neurological examination may help your doctor detect physical signs of a cluster headache. Sometimes the pupil of your eye may appear smaller, or your eyelid may droop, even between attacks.
Imaging tests
October 24, 2011 - 7:14amIf you have unusual or complicated headaches or an abnormal neurological exam, you may undergo other diagnostic testing to rule out other serious causes of head pain, such as a tumor or aneurysm. Common brain-imaging tests include:
Computerized tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses a series of computer-directed X-rays to provide a comprehensive view of your brain.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI doesn't use X-rays. Instead, it combines magnetism, radio waves and computer technology to produce clear images of your brain.
Here's a link that might help you
https://www.empowher.com/headache/content/cluster-headaches-overview
https://www.empowher.com/headache/content/how-ease-your-tension-headaches
Best of luck and keep us posted,
Daisy
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