9 Myths About Migraines
As we just discussed, some people wrongly assume that migraines affect people from specific walks of life. However, this isn't the only misconception surrounding migraines in our culture. Here are a few other common myths about migraines.
MYTH #1: All migraines can be treated with painkillers.
FACT: Depending on their nature and cause, some migraines may only respond to alternative treatments such as compounded medication or CranioSacral Therapy.
MYTH #2: Migraines only last for 24 hours.
FACT: While some migraines only last for a day, most range from one to four days in duration. Some last even longer, continuing for days, weeks, and even months.
MYTH #3: A migraine is simply an intense headache.
FACT: A migraine is actually a disease - a long-lasting, debilitating health condition. The headaches people experience are, in fact, a symptom of their condition. In order to be diagnosed with migraine, you must exhibit some other symptoms such as blurred vision, constipation, food cravings, and depression.
MYTH #4: Migraines are the result of stress, depression, or other psychological factors.
MYTH #5: Migraines are limited to people with certain personality types.
FACT: Migraines stem from genetic or neurological causes, not personality types, and can affect people of any personality type.
MYTH #6: Migraines are independent conditions that cannot lead to other complications.
FACT: If left untreated for a significant amount of time, migraines have been known to lead to other serious health conditions including loss of vision, aneurysms, stroke, and (in extreme cases) even death.
MYTH #7: Migraines will be properly diagnosed and treated by doctors.
FACT: Migraines are one of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood health conditions our society faces. According to the National Migraine Association, 60% of women and 70% of men with Migraine have never been diagnosed with their disease.
MYTH #8: All migraines are alike.
FACT: Every migraine is different; the severity and specific symptoms patients experience vary greatly from one to the next. This is one possible reason why migraines are so commonly misdiagnosed.
MYTH #9: There is no known treatment for migraines.
FACT: Migraines have been shown to positively respond to proper treatment, such as compounded medication that has been specifically designed for the patient in question. Our CranioSacral Therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks has also achieved outstanding results in helping patients overcome migraines that had been untouched by any of their preceding efforts.
Suffering From Migraines? Contact The Lime In The Coconut
If you have dealt with migraines in the past, it is imperative that you don't continue to suffer in silence. As National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, June provides the perfect opportunity to speak out about your condition and seek the medical and therapeutic help you need. For more information our migraine treatment services at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website at www.LimeInTheCoconutRx.com or call us at 573-964-6786.
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