1.Migraine is just a headache- Migraine is a neurological disease with functional and sometimes structural changes that occur in the brain and headache is just a feature of it.
2.All headaches are migraine- There are many different types of headaches. Migraine is distinct from headaches because of its duration, severity and accompanying symptoms.
3.Migraine is my fault- At the end of the day, the sole perpetrator to blame for migraine is genetics—no one is at fault when a migraine attack strikes.
4.More medication will help take control over migraine- Taking a lot of medication to treat an acute migraine attack could lead to more frequent and more severe migraine attacks in the future, which are often worse.
5.Managing migraine during pregnancy is impossible-Some medications used to treat migraine may be unavailable to pregnant women due their harmful effects on the mother or fetus, there are other safe options available.
7.There is a diet plan that will cure migraine- There is a long list of foods that is said to trigger migraine. Avoiding them all is just as unhealthy. One should just know their own triggers and avoid them.
10.No medication will ever treat my migraine- While there may not be a sure shot cure for the disease, there certainly are many treatment options available to effectively manage the condition.
1.Migraine is just a headache- Migraine is a neurological disease with functional and sometimes structural changes that occur in the brain and headache is just a feature of it.
2.All headaches are migraine- There are many different types of headaches. Migraine is distinct from headaches because of its duration, severity and accompanying symptoms.
3.Migraine is my fault- At the end of the day, the sole perpetrator to blame for migraine is genetics—no one is at fault when a migraine attack strikes.
4.More medication will help take control over migraine- Taking a lot of medication to treat an acute migraine attack could lead to more frequent and more severe migraine attacks in the future, which are often worse.
5.Managing migraine during pregnancy is impossible-Some medications used to treat migraine may be unavailable to pregnant women due their harmful effects on the mother or fetus, there are other safe options available.
6.Caffeine causes migraine- For many patients, a caffeinated drink like coffee or soda helps alleviate headache.
7.There is a diet plan that will cure migraine- There is a long list of foods that is said to trigger migraine. Avoiding them all is just as unhealthy. One should just know their own triggers and avoid them.
8.All the supplements that prevent migraine are safe and effective- Supplements should only be taken after consulting a specialist.
9.You must have an aura for it to be a migraine- Absolutely not true. Migraine can occur with or without aura.
10.No medication will ever treat my migraine- While there may not be a sure shot cure for the disease, there certainly are many treatment options available to effectively manage the condition.