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Cluster headaches

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A 55 year old man complains of severe headaches over the past few weeks. Similar episodes have occurred in past years. Which of the following supports the diagnosis of cluster headaches?

A. Pain free intervals can last for days and then recur
B. Attack of daily pain last for 4-8 weeks
C. The most common location of the pain is occipital
D. Women are affected twice as commonly as men
E. Caffeine is the most effective treatment for an acute attack