Chronic Migraine Awareness!

June is Chronic Migraine awareness month!! #PurpleRed I just wanted to share some facts!

#1 Typical Headaches -caused by muscle tension & Migraines - A genetic Neurological disorder which current medical theories speculate are caused by blood vessels in the brain spasming contracting & expanding are NOT the same.

 #2 Chronic Migraines are considered a disability & are ranked as the 7th highest cause of disability by the W.H.O.

 #3 There are many different subtypes and severities of migraines that can range from someone being able bodied, having an invisible disability, needing a cane,walker,wheelchair(mobility device) or being completely bedridden.

#4 a migraine causes more than just pain. & as a neurological disorder is capable of affecting different systems of the body.

 #5 Migraine pain can be minor - severe and have been known to be more painful than natural child birth.

 #6 Migraines are non lethal but can cause benign brain leisons are comorbid with seizures/epilepsy, fibromyalgia and stroke

Knowledge is power and sharing is caring!