Insight: ER Migraine Care — What Helps and What Hurts

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Ever left the ER worse than you arrived? Find out why migraine care often fails and what you can do instead.

Migraine Heroes Episode 48 reviews ER migraine treatment protocols, revealing what helps and what harms, illustrated with a red button symbol.

Episode Description

Have you ever rushed to the ER for a migraine, desperate for relief—only to leave feeling frustrated, dismissed, or in even more pain? You’re not alone. Over 1.2 million people visit the emergency room every year due to migraines, yet nearly 70% report dissatisfaction with the care they receive.

In this episode, we break down what really happens when you go to the ER for a migraine—and how to make sure your next visit (if necessary) is actually helpful. More importantly, we show you how to reduce your dependence on the ER by learning to abort migraines naturally.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why migraine sufferers often end up in the ER—and what the standard protocol really looks like.
  • How the ER environment (bright lights, loud noises, rushed care) can worsen your migraine rather than relieve it.
  • The risks of common ER treatments—including medication overuse and misdiagnosis—and how to advocate for better care.
  • Our most effective, natural way to abort migraine attacks (without medication) so you can avoid the ER altogether.
Originally published April 2025

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