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Poll: What Is Your Most Misunderstood Migraine Symptom?

Written by Manuel Penton, M.D.
Posted on May 2, 2022

Migraine is so much more than headaches. Still, people who live with migraine attacks may feel like their symptoms are misunderstood by people who don’t experience them. Have you had to explain how a symptom that may seem unrelated to your headache actually has a big impact on how you’re affected by migraine?

Tell us about the migraine symptoms you feel aren’t always appreciated by others.

🗳️ What is the migraine symptom you wish more people understood?
Sensitivity to light and sound
Fatigue or sleepiness
Vision problems
Other. I'll tell you in the comments!

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My most misunderstood migraine symptom is brain fog, confusion and difficulty forming words. So many people think of you just “take something” for the pain, all will be fine. We know that is not true… read more

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