PTSD and Migraine: What's the Connection and What do we Need to Know?
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Published 2023-02-15
One third of people with migraine meet criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD, compared to about 10% of the population without migraine. But most of us don't realize it. Part of the reason is that one of the main symptoms of PTSD is avoidance, or numbing. If you'd like to check out the article that I reference at the start of the video, here's the link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21592096/
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After more than 20 years as a Stanford-trained Neurologist, I'm seeing a big problem out there. So many people with migraines are "powering through...". Gotta get the kids to soccer? Take some ibuprofen. Work deadline coming up? Pull out the prescription meds. I'm not judging ~ I totally get it, because I've done those things too. The problem is that when you get to the point where you're having 10 or more headache days a month, then your brain starts to physically change. It's kind of like laying down train tracks that make it easier for the "migraine train" to run through your head.
Instead of powering through, we need to listen to the pain signals and figure out to help the brain actually heal. Does the brain need different nutrients? Do we need to remove toxins? Rewire to the parasympathetic state of healing? We can use modern science to figure out exactly what we need in order to heal, and then we can monitor our bodies with devices to be sure we are making that happen.
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All Comments (13)
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Wow...my VA neurologist actually put it in a report that it was unfortunate that I have connected the onset of my severe migraines 4-6 per month, with my military service diagnosed PTSD. I am left, grasping for help in the meantime with other explanations other than the OBVIOUS. I actually puke up aka GERD too because of the PTSD And suffer with OSA as well....the VA is very reluctant to admit any causation or connection all back to my PTSD trauma. People all know of the very high suicide rate Veterans suffer from, wonder why? Thank you for posting this informative explanation as it makes a lot of sense in more ways than you may not even realize. Thanks again.
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I had this treatment at the emdr therapy at the VA. I also had one-on-one auditing for years.
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I resonate with every bit of this . Now I have a scientific explanation. I’ve seen a few different therapists but never tried EMDR. Perhaps it’s worth investing more money and trying it . Thank you for the video
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do you have studies that specifically links Migraines to PTSD?
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I take cortisol everyday is that what you are talking about?
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Can headaches hurt memories after awhile and quit caring about everything ?
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Hello Dr. Barrett; I am a veteran. In an interview with my VA benefit investigator. she said that in order to be diagnosed with ptsd. one must be involved in a live and dead situation or withness life threatening situation. Is it true? I have a fellow veteran while he was on leave his platoon got ambushed and killed. the VA awarded him with 100% service connected ptsd condition. Dr. Barett please comment.
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ANXIETY depression sleep apnea migraine blood pressure I need help with service connection - how do i prove it - HELP
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You practice ?
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I have both , i am seeing a civilian phyco doctor right nam ,years late i know
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The migraine unleashes amgydala overfiring. The overfiring manifests as PTSD symptoms. These are pseudobulbar and occur in migraineurs. The PTSD symptoms will not occur in the absence of migraine. If the migraines suddenly remitted so would the PTSD.
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I have Complex-PTSD. I have experienced several different traumatic events, and Chronic Migraines. Christina 🦝
