Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from migraine attacks. They’ve been viewed as a ‘middle-aged white woman’s malady,’ but research shows otherwise.

Dr. Courtney White talks about racial disparities in treatment and why the syndrome is misunderstood:

“People think it’s just a bad headache and that you can tough through it -- take some over the counter medications. And this is not true, this is a neurological disease.” 

Then Jaime Sanders, who has coped with daily migraine pain for forty years, tells why she pushes for better access to care, and talks about her advocacy goals:

 “To make sure that everyone is seen and heard and validated and respected. I’ve gone through so much of my life being dismissed, and I know how that feels not being believed.”

Links: Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients, the Disparities in Headache Advisory Council, The Migraine Diva blog.

Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from migraine attacks. They&rsquo;ve been viewed as a &lsquo;middle-aged white woman&rsquo;s malady,&rsquo; but research shows otherwise.
Dr. Courtney White&nbsp;talks about racial disparities in treatment and why the syndrome is misunderstood:
&ldquo;People think it&rsquo;s just a bad headache and that you can tough through it -- take some over the counter medications. And this is not true, this is a neurological disease.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Then&nbsp;Jaime Sanders, who has coped with daily migraine pain for forty years, tells why she pushes for better access to care, and talks about her advocacy goals:
&nbsp;&ldquo;To make sure that everyone is seen and heard and validated and respected. I&rsquo;ve gone through so much of my life being dismissed, and I know how that feels not being believed.&rdquo;
Links:&nbsp;<a href="https://headachemigraine.org/">Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://headachemigraine.org/dihac/">Disparities in Headache Advisory Council,</a>&nbsp;The Migraine Diva blog.

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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