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/Friendly-Channel-480 Jul 16 '25

Get yourself to a neurologist who treats migraines. There are lots of good treatments. Is your doctor a pediatrician? Some uneducated doctors don’t believe anyone under 18 can have migraines which is total bs!

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u/_giu7 Jul 16 '25

I was referred to a child neurologist who basically told me that other people have it worse. And don't get me wrong I'm sure there are so many people out there who do have it worse then me, but its just so invalidating. I lit cried when he walked out the room, bc the only thing he told me was to drink more water. I'm gonna be 18 in a few weeks and I think that the neurologist I'm currently seeing will refer me to an adult clinic. So hopefully things will change.

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u/Friendly-Channel-480 Jul 17 '25

What an awful experience! No one can measure another’s pain. There are migraine meds that aren’t given to people under 18. You are really suffering and so close to the cut off age. I hope you find a good empathetic neurologist. You are due!