That migraines are a neurological condition/disorder not just a bad headache… especially when holding a conversation with friends about them who have never had one… and you’re coming from the point of view of someone who has chronic migraines…

I think more people should be talking about the need for funding, as migraine is the least funded neurological disease, and the need for more certified headache specialists. It astounds me how little attention this horrible disease gets and that we do most of the fundraising.

That it’s not ‘just a headache’ and it affects my neck shoulders and digestion system also

The fact that a migraine is more than just a headache, it can & does interfere with your life in other ways

The exclusion of women in medical studies has been harmful all around, but I personally see how harmful it's been for migraines. Researchers don't want to deal with the variability of hormones, but considering how effective birth control is as a migraine treatment is for me, and the fact that women are more likely to get migraines, hormones are a big factor for a lot of people.