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Being up front with your doctor about how migraine is affecting you is an important step toward finding effective treatment.
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If you have migraine and you’re running out of acute medication every month, or if you’re counting or rationing pills, that may be a sign that you’re developing chronic migraine, according to Carrie O. Dougherty, MD, an attending physician at the Headache Center and an assistant professor of neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Dougherty was one of 32 migraine experts featured at the sixth annual Migraine World Summit, held March 17 through 25, 2021. Her presentation on the latest strategies for chronic migraine control offered insights into treating the disease, as well as tips on how to improve overall quality of life while living with chronic migraine. ....

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