Hi Sandy - Thanks for writing back. I can certainly understand why you would be scared because your daughter has migraines, and I hope that it's providing you with some comfort that she's going to be seen by the specialist. While there is a general belief that migraine headaches are rare in children, the reality is that they are not. The challenge for a parent can be finding medical professionals who will provide the appropriate level of treatment.
One of the things that may help you is to learn as much as you can about migraines in order to help guide your daughter, and to prepare a list of specific questions ahead of the doctor visit so you can make the most the time you get.
Here is the link to our reference page on migraines:
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/migraine
You might also be interested in the following resources:
American Council for Headache Education
http://www.achenet.org
American Headache Society
http://ahsnet.org
The National Migraine Association
http://www.migraines.org
The Migraine Research Foundation has recognized the need to know more about children with migraines and has launched some programs that I think will interest you. They note: Information is lacking for sufferers, parents and medical professionals, and research is minimal. Here's what they do have, and more information about them, and a list of specialized treatment facilities for children with migraines around the country. (Unfortunately none are in Oklahoma.)
http://www.migraineresearchfoundation.org/for-our-children.html
Sandy, it has to be painful for you to see your child in pain, and I hope that these resources will be helpful to you. Please let us know what you think, and if you have more questions. We wish the best for both of you. Pat
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Hi Sandy - Thanks for writing back. I can certainly understand why you would be scared because your daughter has migraines, and I hope that it's providing you with some comfort that she's going to be seen by the specialist. While there is a general belief that migraine headaches are rare in children, the reality is that they are not. The challenge for a parent can be finding medical professionals who will provide the appropriate level of treatment.
One of the things that may help you is to learn as much as you can about migraines in order to help guide your daughter, and to prepare a list of specific questions ahead of the doctor visit so you can make the most the time you get.
Here is the link to our reference page on migraines:
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/migraine
You might also be interested in the following resources:
American Council for Headache Education
http://www.achenet.org
American Headache Society
http://ahsnet.org
The National Migraine Association
http://www.migraines.org
The Migraine Research Foundation has recognized the need to know more about children with migraines and has launched some programs that I think will interest you. They note: Information is lacking for sufferers, parents and medical professionals, and research is minimal. Here's what they do have, and more information about them, and a list of specialized treatment facilities for children with migraines around the country. (Unfortunately none are in Oklahoma.)
http://www.migraineresearchfoundation.org/for-our-children.html
Sandy, it has to be painful for you to see your child in pain, and I hope that these resources will be helpful to you. Please let us know what you think, and if you have more questions. We wish the best for both of you. Pat
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