Some examples (not inclusive). To learn more about each, please start at the links below.
Cluster Headache
“A cluster headache is a rare type of headache that causes pain on one side of the head, often around the eye. These headaches could happen every other day or as often as eight times in a single day. The pain can last from 15 minutes to three hours, and it often comes back around the same time each day.”
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0100/p24-s1.html
Hemiplegic Migraine
“Hemiplegic migraine is characterized by migraine with aura including motor weakness”.
https://www.medlink.com/articles/hemiplegic-migraine
New Daily Persistent Headache
“New daily persistent headache (NDPH) presents with a sudden onset headache which continues without remission within 24 h. Although rare, NDPH is important because it is one of the most treatment refractory primary headache disorders and can be highly disabling to the individuals”.
https://thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s10194-019-1022-z
SUNCT and SUNA
“Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) and short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with cranial autonomic symptoms (SUNA) are considered to be rare primary headache disorders.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18325769/
Thunderclap Headache
Patients presenting with a thunderclap headache (TCH) may describe their pain as “the worst headache ever” or “worst headache of my life.” What differentiates TCHs from other headache types is how rapidly they reach their peak intensity, not the headache intensity itself.
