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42. Myths and Misinformation
about Migraine Headaches

There are various myths associated with migraines. Many sufferers do not seek

professional medical help because of these myths.

The most common myth of a migraine is that it is just a bad headache. In reality,
a migraine is actually a disease and your headache is just one of the symptoms

of this disease. A migraine occurs due to nerve inflammation around the brain.
The headache is due to the expansion of blood vessels supplying blood to brain.

A migraine occurs due to neurological disorder and not any psychological

disorder. A physiological trigger causes vasodilatation of cranial blood vessels.
This releases chemical substances or neurotransmitters, which is the main cause

for your migraine.

Many do not take adequate care of their migraine, dismissing it as just an
annoying problem which cannot lead to any severe outcomes. However, a

migraine is a life threatening disease. It can lead to severe conditions like
permanent visual loss, strokes, dental problems and even death.

Another myth is that any doctor can diagnose and detect your migraine problems

and offer remedies. However, in reality, a migraine is very often misdiagnosed.
Most doctors diagnose a migraine as a sinus-related headache and administer

relevant medications. You do not get any relief and continue to suffer from a
migraine.

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