Dr Azrung Fayaz

Dr Azrung Fayaz 🧠 | Neurologist Helping You Take Control of Your Condition
💪 | Proper Diagnosis + Medication + Lifestyle = Get Your Life Back

I’m a neurologist with a passion for making neurocare accessible to everyone. I specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles — from headaches, strokes, and epilepsy to neuropathy, memory problems, and movement disorders. My clinical experience spans across renowned institutions, including Virginia, USA, and at St George’s Hospital in London. Thes

e experiences have shaped my approach: combining accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and personalized care to support patients in regaining their health and improving their quality of life. Beyond clinical practice, I’m deeply interested in educating and empowering people with knowledge about neurological health — because understanding is the first step toward access and better outcomes.

People believe migraines are caused by stress or lack of sleep... Or certain foods... Or too much screen time... Or even...
03/08/2026

People believe migraines are caused by stress or lack of sleep...

Or certain foods...

Or too much screen time...

Or even an old head injury.

But, these things don't cause migraines. Instead, they trigger them.

Let me explain this because a lot of people get confused about it.

Migraine is a genetic brain condition.

In other words, you are born with a brain that is sensitive.

And this sensitivity comes from your genes.

So even if your routine and physical and mental health are 10/10...

You can still get migraines.

Because, there is a nerve called the trigeminal nerve.

Think of it as the main "sensor" nerve of your head and face.

In a migraine brain (because of the migraine gene), this nerve becomes overactive.

When it fires, it releases chemicals around the blood vessels of the brain.

These chemicals cause swelling and inflammation around those vessels.

And that swelling and inflammation is what produces the migraine symptoms you feel.

In other words, these are just myths...

❌ "I had a head injury, that's why I got migraines."

Head trauma does not create migraine disease.

If someone already has the genetic wiring for migraine, an injury may trigger an attack.

But, it did not build the migraine brain.

The gene was already there.

❌ "It's because of my lifestyle, stress, or diet."

Stress, poor sleep, skipping meals, certain foods are triggers, not causes.

In other words, two people can eat the exact same food and sleep the exact same hours.

But, only the one with the migraine gene develops a migraine.

P.S. What triggers your migraine?

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

Warning:  #8 is the one most doctors forget to even ask about.When a patient describes their headache to me, these are t...
01/08/2026

Warning: #8 is the one most doctors forget to even ask about.

When a patient describes their headache to me, these are the signs I'm listening for.

I've rated each one on how reliable it is that you're dealing with a migraine and not just a regular headache...

➡️ 1️⃣ How disabling it is (My Rating: 9/10)

This is one of the biggest clues.

A migraine is much more disabling than other headaches.

In fact, patients are worried that something is seriously wrong inside their brain...

Because the pain is so severe.

That is why during an attack, most people don't want to do anything.

Instead they just want to lie down in a dark, quiet, cool room.

Compare that with other headaches like tension headaches or cervicogenic headaches...

Those can be uncomfortable, but they're usually not disabling to the same level.

➡️ 2️⃣ Nausea or vomiting (My Rating: 9/10)

Not many headache disorders cause nausea and vomiting.

Migraine is one of the most common.

Other examples include cluster headache and hemicrania continua. But these are very rare headache disorders.

So if someone has a headache together with nausea or vomiting...

I immediately begin thinking about migraines.

➡️ 3️⃣ The headache can happen at any time of day (My Rating: 6/10)

Migraines can occur at almost any time of the day.

In other words, they come on randomly.

That's different from other headache types.

Because strictly morning headaches can point toward...

Bruxism (teeth grinding), obstructive sleep apnea, or increased intracranial pressure.

And headaches that are only worse later in the day can suggest...

Cervicogenic headache or low intracranial pressure.

So timing helps, but it's only one piece of the puzzle.

➡️ 4️⃣ A family history of migraine (My Rating: 7/10)

Migraine is a genetic condition.

But, many patients tell me nobody in their family has migraines.

That may be true...

But it's also possible that older family members simply weren't diagnosed.

Because migraine wasn't recognized well in previous generations.

Also, genes don't express themselves exactly the same way in every person.

Someone in your family may have carried the same genes but had much milder symptoms.

So family history helps, but its absence doesn't rule migraine out.

➡️ 5️⃣ You want to rest during the attack (My Rating: 7/10)

This is another clue I pay attention to.

Migraine patients usually want to lie down in a dark, cool room.

And avoid light, noise, and activity.

In contrast, people with cluster headaches are usually restless.

They pace around the room and can't sit still.

With tension headaches, many people simply continue working.

So, the behavior during the headache often tells me a lot.

➡️ 6️⃣ There are clear pain-free periods between attacks (My Rating: 7/10)

This is something I always ask about...

If there are completely pain-free periods between headaches...

I'm more comfortable thinking about migraine.

But, if the headache never really goes away...

I start thinking about other possibilities, including increased intracranial pressure or structural causes.

Having said that, there are exceptions. For example...

Patients with chronic migraine or medication overuse headaches have very few pain-free days.

That's why listening to the patient is so important.

➡️ 7️⃣ The headache lasts 4–72 hours (My Rating: 9/10)

Duration is one of the most useful clues.

A typical migraine lasts between 4 and 72 hours.

Yes, there are exceptions...

And yes, other headache disorders can overlap with this range.

But when you combine the duration with everything else...

It becomes a very strong clue.

So, this is one of the features I rely on the most.

➡️ 8️⃣ Aura before the headache (My Rating: 9/10)

This is the feature that is often missed — even by doctors.

Many patients are never asked whether they experience an aura.

An aura is what the patient experiences before their headache.

And it's not only flashing lights or blurry vision.

It can be much more than that.

Aura may include...

Visual changes (blurred vision, flashing lights, zigzag lines)...

Objects appearing larger or smaller than they really are...

Certain sounds or certain smells...

A strange rising sensation in the stomach...

Or neck stiffness.

The important point is that the pattern repeats itself.

So, when someone consistently experiences an aura before their headaches...

It strongly supports the diagnosis of migraine.

➡️ 9️⃣ Triggers (My Rating: 4/10)

I don't rely very much on triggers.

Because different people have different triggers.

And the same person's triggers can change over time.

So, they're worth asking about...

But I don't think they're very reliable for diagnosing migraines.

P.S. Do you get migraines or headaches?

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

Patient's tell me..."My fingers start to tingle, like they're falling asleep. Then it goes up my arm, and sometimes even...
30/07/2026

Patient's tell me...

"My fingers start to tingle, like they're falling asleep. Then it goes up my arm, and sometimes even reaches my lips or tongue."

Some feel it only on one side.

Others say it feels like an electric buzz moving slowly through the skin.

I know this can be confusing and a little scary the first time it happens.

Especially, because it usually shows up before a headache.

Luckily, this has nothing to do with nerve injury.

Instead, it is called a sensory aura.

And it happens because of something called Cortical Spreading Depression (CSD).

This is a slow wave of electrical activity that moves across the brain.

When this wave passes through the part of your brain that processes sensation...

It temporarily disrupts normal signaling.

That disruption is what you feel as tingling, numbness, or that "pins-and-needles" sensation.

The wave usually moves slowly...

This is why the tingling often starts in one spot (like your fingertips) and spreads to your hand or face.

Once the wave passes, your normal sensation typically returns.

If you notice this pattern...

It tells us your migraine has an aura component.

This can affect which treatments work best for you.

It also means the tingling isn't something dangerous.

Instead, it's your brain's electrical activity announcing the migraine before the pain arrives.

⚠️ An Important Warning...

Migraine aura develops gradually over several minutes and the symptoms spread slowly.

But, a stroke causes sudden symptoms that reach their maximum immediately.

So, if you suddenly develop numbness, weakness, trouble speaking, vision loss, or facial drooping...

And if this has never happened before...

Treat it as a medical emergency and seek immediate medical care.

P.S. Do you experience this before your migraine headache?

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

Many patients in Pakistan leave their appointments feeling unheard. And there is a real reason for this...Pakistan does ...
29/07/2026

Many patients in Pakistan leave their appointments feeling unheard.

And there is a real reason for this...

Pakistan does not have enough specialist doctors — especially neurologists — for the population.

So each specialist has to see many patients.

This means less time for each person.

And when there is little time, you are rushed to describe your symptoms.

So, you may forget important details.

And if you try to add more, it often gets dismissed or not listened to.

Then you are handed a page of instructions and sent on your way.

I can't fix the mismatch between the number of specialists and the number of patients.

But I can give you a 3-step plan to get the most out of your appointment...

➡️ Step 1️⃣ Educate.

Look up your symptoms using trustworthy sources.

Not everything online is reliable, but good sources exist.

For migraines, check the Migraine Trust. For epilepsy, check the International League Against Epilepsy.

Reading these will answer some of your questions and help you think of better ones.

The goal isn't to diagnose yourself.

The goal is to get reliable information so that you can ask better questions.

➡️ Step 2️⃣ Document.

Take a blank page.

And write down your symptoms.

What exactly are you experiencing?

When did it start?

What makes it better?

What makes it worse?

What other things have you noticed?

Try to be as detailed as possible.

And don't feel like you have to do this in one sitting.

It may take two or three sittings over a few days.

You may even realize that you notice new patterns once you start paying attention.

At the end, write down the questions you want answered...

And what a good outcome would look like for you.

➡️ Step 3️⃣ Summarize.

Take everything you wrote in step 2...

And highlight the points that affect your life the most. Also include your most important questions.

You can read this a few times before you go to the doctor.

This does two things.

First, it helps you tell your story better.

So, instead of rambling because you're nervous...

Or because you don't know where to start...

You already have a clear idea of what you want to say.

Second, because you're efficient with the initial information you provide...

You create more time to discuss the questions that actually matter to you.

And your questions are likely to be better quality...

Because you've taken the time to educate yourself.

So, just by following these 3 simple steps...

You can significantly improve the quality of your doctor's appointment.

I know it does take some effort.

So, you may need to spend a few minutes getting everything organized.

But once you do, it can be life-changing.

I also want to make one thing clear.

If you follow all of this and still feel unheard, it may be time to find a new doctor.

And you don't have to be limited by geography.

A lot of people think...

"I need to find the best neurologist in my city."

Or...

"I need to see someone within my area."

But the reality is most neurological problems can be diagnosed and managed online.

You do not need the closest neurologist — you need the right one.

Look for trusted reviews and real positive feedback.

If you are going to invest time and money, do it in the right place.

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

Hint: Most patients ignore tip  #8.Research has shown that hot weather causes more migraine attacks.And there's a simple...
28/07/2026

Hint: Most patients ignore tip #8.

Research has shown that hot weather causes more migraine attacks.

And there's a simple reason behind it...

Heat and dehydration cause swelling and irritation of the blood vessels in the brain.

In other words, when you lose fluids through sweat your blood volume drops.

Your body works harder to keep blood flowing to the brain.

And that extra strain is what tips a sensitive brain into a full migraine attack.

Luckily, most heat-related migraine attacks can be prevented.

Here's what helps...

#1️⃣ Drink water before you feel thirsty.

By the time you feel thirsty, you're already dehydrated.

So, it's already too late.

This is why several studies on migraine patients have shown that increasing daily water intake...

Reduces both the number and intensity of headache days.

In other words, don't wait for thirst...

Sip through the day, especially if you're outdoors or fasting.

#2️⃣ Add electrolytes.

Sweating doesn't just remove water...

It also removes sodium and potassium too.

In other words, drinking plain water without electrolytes can actually dilute your blood salts.

This can make you feel worse.

So, add a pinch of salt, or an ORS sachet, to your water bottle.

#3️⃣ Watch your magnesium.

Magnesium is one of the most well-studied supplements for migraine prevention.

Because, low magnesium levels are common in migraine sufferers.

And heat/sweating depletes it further.

So, remember to take your magnesium supplement.

#4️⃣ Avoid the hottest hours.

Try to stay indoors between 11 AM and 4 PM whenever possible.

Because direct heat raises your body temperature and increases dehydration.

This can lower the migraine threshold.

#5️⃣ Avoid sudden temperature swings.

Avoid going from a hot street straight into a heavily air-conditioned room (or the reverse).

Because, this causes your blood vessels to constrict and dilate rapidly.

And, this rapid change is a known migraine trigger.

So, where possible, let your body adjust gradually.

#6️⃣ Protect your eyes outdoors.

Bright sunlight and glare are a well-documented migraine trigger.

So, sunglasses that block glare (not just decorative ones) can help.

Using a cap or umbrella in direct sunlight is also helpful.

#7️⃣ Don't skip meals.

Low blood sugar is its own migraine trigger.

And heat often reduces appetite...

So, people unintentionally skip meals in summer.

In other words, don't skip meals even if you don't feel like eating.

Because, keeping blood sugar stable removes one more trigger.

#8️⃣ Don't overdo caffeine.

A cold coffee may feel refreshing...

But too much caffeine can make dehydration worse.

And this can trigger a migraine.

So, keep your caffeine intake (cold coffee or otherwise) in moderation.

#9️⃣ Prioritize sleep (even when nights are hot).

Heat disrupts sleep quality...

And poor sleep is one of the most consistent migraine triggers.

So, if your room is too hot to sleep well this is worth fixing.

Invest in a fan, cooler bedding, or AC or whatever works for you.

But don't ignore it.

P.S. Does heat trigger your migraine?

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

I sit down with a patient and they tell me...“I have terrible headaches. They happen frequently. When they come, I can't...
27/07/2026

I sit down with a patient and they tell me...

“I have terrible headaches. They happen frequently. When they come, I can't function.”

Okay, that's the migraine.

But then they continue...

“I also have a lot of neck pain. My neck feels stiff.”

And they assume that this is a completely separate problem.

Then they say...

“I can't concentrate anymore. I have brain fog. Sometimes people are talking to me, and I can hear them, but I can't properly process what they're saying.”

They think this is another problem.

Then...

“Bright lights bother me. Driving at night is horrible, especially with high beams. Sometimes even the lights in my office or home make me uncomfortable.”

Another problem.

And then...

“My stomach is upset. Sometimes I'm constipated. Sometimes I have diarrhea. Sometimes I have abdominal pain.”

Another problem.

And eventually...

“My sleep has deteriorated. I'm constantly anxious. My mental health is suffering.”

By the time they finish, they have given me a list of six or seven different problems.

And they assume their headache is just one item on that list.

But, these aren't seven separate problems.

Instead, it is one migraine that is poorly controlled.

Because, migraine has terrible boundaries.

So, it doesn't just cause pain.

That's why someone can have a migraine attack without even having a headache.

In other words...

The light sensitivity? Part of the migraine.

The visual symptoms? Part of the migraine.

The neck stiffness and pain? Very commonly part of the migraine attack.

The dizziness? Part of the migraine spectrum.

The brain fog, fatigue and difficulty concentrating? Also commonly associated with migraine.

And the stomach?

The brain and the gut are connected. This is called the gut-brain axis.

So, what affects one can influence the other.

And then there is the mental health aspect...

Imagine having disabling headaches over and over again.

You miss work.

You cancel plans.

You can't be productive.

You can't sleep properly.

But, people around you tell you to stop being so dramatic.

They say, "drink more water, sleep earlier, reduce your screen time or just relax."

So, you start wondering if it's somehow your fault.

And you become anxious about the next attack.

And that can create a vicious cycle.

So the patient comes to me thinking...

“I have a headache problem, a neck problem, a vision problem, a stomach problem, and an anxiety problem.”

But sometimes the more useful question is...

Could these problems be connected?

Because treating each symptom separately is not the most efficient strategy.

Think of it as firing shots in seven different directions.

Instead, you need to identify the central problem.

And focus your treatment there.

Because when you control the migraine properly, something remarkable can happen.

The headaches become less frequent.

The neck pain improves.

The light sensitivity becomes more manageable.

The brain fog starts lifting.

Sleep improves.

Productivity improves.

And this is one of the reasons modern migraine treatment can be so transformative.

The goal isn't simply to give you a tablet when your head hurts.

The goal is to regain control over your life.

Because you don't have seven different problems.

You may have one problem that is affecting seven different parts of your life.

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

This misunderstanding causes people to suffer for years.Take a fever, for example...Fever is not a disease.Instead, it's...
23/07/2026

This misunderstanding causes people to suffer for years.

Take a fever, for example...

Fever is not a disease.

Instead, it's a symptom of an infection in the body.

So, you can take Panadol and bring the fever down...

But, if the infection is still there, it comes back.

So, nobody says "it's just a fever" and ignores it.

Instead, they ask why the fever is happening.

Headache works the same way...

People with migraine may have a headache (a symptom)...

But they also have other symptoms like...

-Sensitivity to light and sound

-Visual symptoms or aura

-Difficulty functioning at work or home

-Attacks that can last for hours or even days

Yet the advice they often hear is...

“Bas headache hai.”

“Painkiller le lo.”

“Stress ki wajah se hai.”

“Pani zyada piyo.”

But, migraine is not simply a headache.

Sadly, because it "looks like a headache" from the outside, it gets dismissed...

By family. By coworkers. Sometimes even by other doctors.

People don't realize it is a neurological disease.

And it involves your brain, your nerves, and your entire nervous system.

And treating it requires more than taking a painkiller.

This is why so many patients suffer for YEARS before they're properly diagnosed...

They keep taking painkillers and the migraines keep coming back...

But, nobody ever thinks...

"Why is this happening in the first place?"

So, if you have recurring headaches, don't just ask...

“Which medicine should I take for my headache?”

Instead, ask...

“Do I actually have migraine?”

Because the right diagnosis can change the entire treatment plan.

Headache is a symptom.

Migraine is a disease.

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

This isn't a coincidence, and it isn't "just" a craving. It's actually your brain telling you a migraine attack has alre...
22/07/2026

This isn't a coincidence, and it isn't "just" a craving.

It's actually your brain telling you a migraine attack has already started.

Let me explain...

Most people think a migraine begins when the pain starts.

But, it doesn't.

Migraine has a "premonitory phase".

This can start 24-48 hours before the headache.

And cravings are one of the most common symptoms of it.

Other symptoms include yawning, neck stiffness, mood changes, and needing to p*e more.

The reason this happens comes down to one structure = The hypothalamus.

The hypothalamus is your brain's control center for hunger, sleep, and mood.

Brain imaging studies show that before a migraine attack, the hypothalamus becomes activated.

This same region talks directly to your brain's dopamine and appetite circuits.

So, you suddenly want chocolate or chips for no clear reason.

In other words, the craving isn't causing your migraine...

Instead, it's a symptom of the pain that is about to come.

Recognizing this matters for two reasons...

1. If you eat the craved food and then get a migraine, you blame the food. For example, people say "chocolate triggers my migraines". But, in reality, the chocolate craving was a part the migraine. This is one of the most common trigger mix-ups I see in clinic.

2. By learning to recognize premonitory symptoms you can treat earlier. This can make abortive medications work better.

To sum up...

Your brain isn't being weak or undisciplined when you crave sugar or salt before a migraine.

It's your hypothalamus giving you an early warning sign.

Pay attention to it.

P.S. Do you get cravings before your migraines?

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

Let's look at the research...A 2021 landmark trial created three groups. The first group used magnesium. The second used...
21/07/2026

Let's look at the research...

A 2021 landmark trial created three groups.

The first group used magnesium. The second used sodium valproate (a standard migraine-prevention drug). The third combined both.

After 3 months, all three groups showed a significant improvement in migraine frequency and severity.

In other words, magnesium alone performed as a real preventive option.

This is on top of decades of studies linking low magnesium levels and severe migraines.

Because magnesium performs several key functions inside the brain...

1. It calms down overexcited nerve cells, so they don't fire migraine signals so easily.

2. It blocks a receptor (called NMDA) that is directly linked to migraine pain and aura.

3. It relaxes blood vessels. This helps prevent the changes in blood flow that happen during a migraine.

On top of that, Magnesium is also involved in over 300 processes in the body.

This is why the benefits of Magnesium go beyond migraines...

Many of my patients tell me that once they start magnesium, their sleep gets better...

Their mood feels more stable...

And their aches and pains reduce as well.

On top of the solid research behind it, magnesium is also very safe.

Even in pregnancy and breastfeeding...

When most other migraine medicines cannot be used.

It's also cheap and easily available in Pakistan.

But, magnesium only helps if the dose is right and it is taken consistently.

In other words, many patients take the wrong dose or take it irregularly.

The form of magnesium also matters...

There are several forms available but I prefer magnesium glycinate.

Because it is gentle on the stomach and well absorbed by the body.

P.S. Have you tried magnesium for your migraines?

Dr Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

Hint: You won't believe the last one.** Myth  #1. “It’s just a headache.” — (9/10) **Every day, I see people saying thin...
20/07/2026

Hint: You won't believe the last one.

** Myth #1. “It’s just a headache.” — (9/10) **

Every day, I see people saying things like...

“It's just a headache.”

“Take a Panadol and move on.”

“Drink more water.”

“Have some tea.”

“Eat more salt.”

“Become mentally stronger.”

But, the problem is that migraine is not just pain.

And it's NOT "just a headache."

Instead, it is an incredibly disabling neurological condition.

In fact, migraine is among the most disabling conditions in the world.

Sadly, people dismiss it...

Because they haven't experienced losing days of their life to it.

They haven't experienced cancelling plans...

Missing work or school...

Being unable to look at light...

Simply being able to function.

** Myth #2. “Just take a painkiller.” — (10/10) **

This drives me crazy...

Yes, painkillers have a role in migraine treatment.

But, only if you get a migraine once every month or once every couple of months.

On the other hand, if you take painkillers regularly...

You can develop medication-overuse headaches.

And increase your risk of problems such as stomach ulcers and kidney issues.

Sadly, this myth doesn't just come from patients.

I see patients every day who tell me...

“I started getting migraines. So, I went to a doctor, and I was given painkillers.”

That's it.

No discussion about prevention.

No discussion about migraine education.

No discussion about what to do when attacks become frequent.

Eventually, they develop complications and end up with a much bigger problem.

** Myth #3. “Just control your triggers.” — (7/10) **

This one sounds logical.

But it is often taken way too far.

Migraine is a genetic neurological condition.

In other words, triggers are not the cause of your migraine.

They are just the thing that pushes you over the threshold on a particular day.

And triggers can change.

They can change from day to day.

They can change from hour to hour.

They can change as you grow older.

The problem is that if you try to eliminate every possible trigger...

Your life can become overly restrictive.

You stop going out.

You stop eating certain foods.

You stop eating at certain times.

You stop travelling.

You stop exercising.

You stop doing things you enjoy.

Some people even quit their jobs.

And eventually, the lifestyle restriction becomes more disabling than the migraine itself.

** Myth #4. “Just fix your lifestyle.” — (8/10) **

This is closely related to the trigger myth...

“Go to bed on time.”

“Drink more water.”

“Eat healthy.”

“Stop using screens.”

“Don't travel.”

“Don't stay up late.”

“Don't sleep in.”

And yes, your lifestyle can influence migraine.

But even if you do everything 100 out of 100, you can still get migraines.

Because migraine is a neurological genetic disorder.

In other words, your lifestyle is not the cause of your migraine.

And when we tell patients that their migraine is happening because they slept late one night...

Or because they travelled...

We can end up blaming the victim.

So, the patient starts thinking...

“It's my fault.”

“I caused this.”

“I'm not disciplined enough.”

“My lifestyle is the problem.”

And that can have a devastating effect on their mental health.

** Myth #5. “Bachon ko sar dard nahi hota.” — (8/10) **

I hear this all the time...

And it is simply not true.

Migraine can begin at a very young age.

I've had patients as young as five years old with migraine.

And often, their symptoms are dismissed by their parents because...

“Bachon ko sar dard nahi hota.”

Even though, one of the parents is actually experiencing migraines themselves.

Sadly, because the child has been told from a young age that children don't get headaches...

They learn to dismiss their own symptoms.

They grow up thinking something is wrong with them.

They delay seeking help.

Their quality of life suffers.

And the cycle continues for years.

Children can get headaches.

Children can get migraine.

And when they do, they deserve to be taken seriously.

** Myth #6. “Just try this migraine hack.” — (6/10) **

Mint water.

A particular tea.

A certain food.

A hundred-rup*e hack you heard from someone at the gym.

A hundred-rup*e hack you saw online.

But please know that there is no universal migraine hack.

Migraine is not something you can treat with a random trick.

So, when these hacks don't work patients become even more hopeless.

They start thinking...

“Nothing works for me.”

“I'm just going to have to live with this.”

Migraine treatment needs to be migraine-specific.

And it can vary from person to person.

** Myth #7. “Migraine treatment is just medicines.” — (8/10) **

This is another major myth.

Medicines are one part of migraine treatment.

But, they are NOT the entire treatment.

In fact, some patients may not need medication at all.

The frequency of your attacks matters.

The severity matters.

The type of migraine matters.

The impact on your life matters.

** Myth #8. “I will never get better.” — (8/10) **

This is one of the saddest myths.

And unfortunately, many patients start believing it.

They have been dismissed for years.

They've been told it's just a headache.

They've been given painkillers.

They've tried getting help repeatedly.

Eventually, they become exhausted.

They stop seeking help.

They accept that they are going to spend 10, 12 or 15 days every month incapacitated by migraine.

And they start thinking...

“This is just my life now.”

But it doesn't have to be.

There are treatment options.

There are preventive strategies.

There are different approaches to migraine management.

And if one treatment doesn't work, that does not necessarily mean that nothing will work.

You are not destined to spend the rest of your life disabled by migraine.

** Myth #9. “There is one magical cure for migraine.” — (10/10) **

Okay, this one isn't exactly a myth people say out loud.

But I see it all the time.

People are constantly searching for the next cure.

The next supplement.

The next injection.

The next hack.

The next doctor.

The next treatment.

The next thing that will make migraine disappear forever.

And I understand why.

When you've been suffering for years, you want a cure.

But in most cases, the answer is not one magical treatment.

Migraine management is often about understanding the condition...

Identifying the right treatment strategy...

And finding the approach that works for you.

The goal is NOT to find one magical thing that makes migraine disappear forever.

Instead, the goal is to reduce the frequency, severity, and disability.

So, you can live your life.

And honestly, that is often much more realistic and much more achievable.

P.S. Which one of these myths have you heard the most?

Dr Azrung Fayaz
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