Is Your Doctor Dismissing Your Migraines? Here’s How to Get the Care You Deserve
Have you ever felt like your migraine symptoms are being ignored—or worse, dismissed—by your doctor? You’re not imagining it. Despite being one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, migraine is often underestimated, misdiagnosed, and mistreated by the very people we trust to help us.
In this episode, we break down why the medical system frequently fails people with migraine—and how you can take control of your care.
What you’ll learn:
- Why many doctors (and even neurologists) lack proper training in migraine care—and how this systemic gap affects your diagnosis and treatment.
- How to recognize subtle signs that your symptoms are being dismissed—and what to do if you’re not being heard.
- Practical steps to advocate for yourself, improve doctor communication, and find a specialist who actually understands migraine.
You’ll also hear about the deeper biases in medicine—like the gender gap in pain perception—and why migraine is still considered “just a headache” in too many exam rooms.
If you’ve ever left a medical appointment feeling confused, belittled, or hopeless, this episode will help you rebuild confidence in yourself, ask better questions, and finally get the care you deserve.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.
For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.
We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.
