Worst things that can be said to Migraine patients

Here is the list of the worst things that could and have been said to Migraineurs. I would like to thank all those at Ronda's Migraine page for their generous contribtuions.

Worst things that can be said to a migraine patient:

1. Migraines, they have treatments for that now.

2. Headaches happen

3. Have you tried aspirin?

4. You shouldn't be allowed in school with migraine.

5. Get over it.

Well, at least it is not life-threatening.- from neuro

Oh, what caused THIS one?"

Have you tried seeing a different doctor?

"Have you tried researching on the internet to see how to stop them"

“That hair colour doesn't go with your complexion, you look like a whore." (I presume this comment took place with the deathly pale complexion that frequently occurs with migraine.}

"Have you heard about that new drug, imitrex?"

“Oh, I just put a smile on my face and work through it”

Drink a margarita

"Get a job and get over it!"

Your not doing enough to help yourself - Doctor at Pain Clinc.

Have you tried {insert over-the-counter drug name}? That's what I take - Said by too many people to count.

I don't like taking pain pills

He's a drug addict

Maybe if you just stop thinking about it all the time, it would go away.

"I thought bright lights helped migraines"

“I know someone who let Jesus into her life and her migraines vanished.”

"Why don't you stop being such a loner and make some friends?"

"We all get headaches...."

You always have a headache

Are you sure they are migraines?

Oh, I also have migraines (!) but I wouldn't ever take drugs, I only rub in some peppermint oil."

“ Have you taken Aleve?”

 “A headache can't possibly last 5 days!”

“ Hey at least it's not a brain tumor!”

“Come on it can't be that bad you're talking!”

“ You need to drink chamomile tea and take magnesium.”

“Your migraines make you an inconvenience to others and a detriment to society.”- said by a clergy person