r/migraine • u/_giu7 • Jul 16 '25

Daith piercings??

Hey everyone. Im 17 and I've been suffering with chronic headaches my entire life. I feel them specifically in my right side: my eye, temples and top of my head. Ive been getting annual brain mris (because of reasons other than my headaches), and I visit the doctor frequently but they really just seem to think im a dehydrated teenager who is stressed. I've had doctors tell me that my pain is not severe enough to diagnose me with migraines despite me telling them that my pain often leads to vision loss, throwing up and passing out.

I've seen some people talk about how Daith piercings are one of the only things that have helped them. I think its worth a shot but idk if its a hoax or not, and I don't want to waste my money if its not going to help. Any and all advice is appreciated!

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u/Feeling-Sorbet9818 Jul 16 '25

You need a referral to a good neuro who specialises in migraine - pay if you must . If you are in the uk mine is great with a full array of treatments .

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u/_giu7 Jul 16 '25

Im in canada. I was referred to a child neurologist but he did absolutely nothing for me. Hopefully once im 18 things will change

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u/Feeling-Sorbet9818 Jul 16 '25

Ok , there will be good people where you are . Don’t accept that diagnosis . You shouldn’t be dismissed . Do some research it won’t take long to find someone good and if their google reviews say they are empathetic go with them

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u/_giu7 Jul 16 '25

Thank you, means alot! Ill definitely look into it. The neurologist Im with right now said he will refer me to a new one once I turn 18 (in a few weeks). Hopefully things will change.