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By Mayo Clinic staffThere's no single treatment for thunderclap headaches. Treatment is aimed at the underlying problem causing the headaches — if one is found. If no identifiable cause can be found and you have recurring thunderclap headaches, your doctor may suggest preventive medicine to be taken on a daily basis. With or without treatment, thunderclap headaches usually stop happening within a few days or weeks.