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Migraines are a common neurological disorder that is often misdiagnosed. Have you ever experienced a migraine or cared for someone who has?
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I do have experience caring for patients with migraines. One of my patients who experienced migraine headaches also reported seeing flashing lights, spots, and, once, a temporary loss of vision."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I have both experienced migraines and cared for others who suffer with them. You are right to say that migraines are often misdiagnosed as they are often diagnosed symptomatically. However, a CT scan of the brain can also show specific areas affected."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
A migraine is a chronic neurological disease characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches, often associated with a number of autonomic nervous system symptoms. Typically the headache affects one half of the head, is pulsating in nature, and lasts from 2 to 72 hours. Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smell. The pain is generally made worse by physical activity. Describe your experience with these types of headaches.
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"Unfortunately, I do know the pain of migraines. When I was a teenager, I often experienced them. The pain can almost feel debilitating at times. I now have a prescription medication that I take when I begin to experience symptoms, and it has been effective in controlling them for me."
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