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What to know about migraine

The Ever-Care clinical team ·· 4 min read

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Migraine is a neurological condition, not a symptom of stress or poor tolerance. It affects more than one billion people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of years lived with disability.

Attacks commonly involve throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. Many people also experience a prodrome in the day before an attack: mood change, food cravings, neck stiffness.

Because migraine and mood disorders share overlapping pathways, people living with frequent attacks have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Treating one without acknowledging the other tends to stall.

If attacks are frequent enough to shape your week, ask for a referral. Prevention is possible, and it works better the earlier it starts.

If any of this sounds like your own week, you can book an appointment without a diagnosis or a referral.

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This article is general information, not medical advice, and it does not replace an assessment by a clinician who knows your history. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For free 24/7 crisis support in the US, call or text 988.

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