Not adequately treating migraine attacks could make your condition worse in the long run. An expert explains why taking your acute meds early is key and shares strategies for optimal care.
Even though I write about, read about, and live with migraine every day, I can’t tell you how many times I put off taking my meds when I feel an attack creeping up. (Maybe it won’t be a full-on attack and I’ll waste a pill. Or, I’ll wait until I finish what I need to do first because the med makes me groggy.) In the end, the pain always wins. Why do we do this to ourselves? This week’s featured article explores why medication underuse can be just as detrimental as medication overuse, and offers expert strategies on optimizing instead of rationing your treatment. Plus:
Not adequately treating migraine attacks could make your condition worse in the long run. An expert explains why taking your acute meds early is key and shares strategies for optimal care.
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