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Podcast: The Headache Doctor Podcast
Episode: What Is a Migraine? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Why It Matters
Description: In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down a question many people ask after years of suffering: What is a migraine — and why does the definition matter? Dr. Taves explains how migraines are diagnosed in today’s healthcare system, what symptoms typically qualify someone for a migraine label, and why migraine is often categorized as a primary headache—meaning it’s treated as something with no clear cause and managed mainly with medication. He also explores why that model can be limiting for patients who want long-term improveme...