Migraine myths can have serious consequences. When someone believes these myths, it can sometimes stop or delay them from finding treatment. In other cases, it could perpetuate stigma and cause stress or shame. This is dangerous since many people with migraine also suffer from anxiety or depression.
Migraines don’t have to take over your life. Talk to a healthcare professional (such as your primary care doctor or a neurologist) and find out what treatment options are available to you.
Noah Rosen, MD, is the program director at the Northwell Health Headache Center.
References
American Migraine Foundation. (2016). Anxiety and depression.
American Migraine Foundation. (2018). The link between migraine, depression and anxiety.
American Migraine Foundation. (2017). Understanding ocular migraine.
Migraine Research Foundation. (2016). Migraine is a women’s health issue.
National Library of Medicine. (2012). Migraine: Maladaptive brain responses to stress.
Office of Women's Health. (2021). Migraine.
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