Migraine vs. Headache: Why the Difference Matters

There's a reason headache is considered slang for "nuisance" or "annoyance." Simply put, they can wreak havoc on your day — or life, if you get them often. We're all bound to experience a headache at some point, but some people — 1 in 7 globally — suffer from migraine, the usually recurrent, particularly throbbing version. Migraine is considered the third most common condition in the world, but it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. So how do you know if that nagging headache is actually a migraine — and what you can do about it? In this episode, we learn when it's time to get help as we talk all things migraine with a neurologist.Expert: Dr. Julia Jones, NeurologistInterviewer: Kim Rivera Huston-WeberNotable topics covered:What is a headache, what is a migraine, and where is there overlap? Which headache types are most often confused with migraine Migraine causes compared to other headache types The most common (and not-so-common) migraine triggers Do other conditions make people think they have migraines when they don't? When to seek care for headache or migraine What home remedies work for managing a migraine Migraine treatments — both for active migraines and preventive treatments What can people do to prevent migraines? Can someone be "cured" of migraines? If you enjoy these kinds of conversations, be sure to subscribe. And for more topics like this, visit our blog at houstonmethodist.org/blog.