is migraine dangerous - #25880
I am really worried because I've been getting these awful headaches that have been hitting me like a ton of bricks. They usually come with dizziness and this weird flashing light that makes me think I'm losing my mind. My friend told me it might be migraines, and she's had them before. I’m not sure of how common they are, but I can't help but wonder, is migraine dangerous? I would hate to think I'm developing something serious. Last week I had one that lasted 3 days - I could barely function, like I was in a fog! I read somewhere that migraines can lead to other issues like stroke or something, which freaks me out even more. I've talked to my doctor about it, but he just prescribed me some meds and said to keep track of the headaches, but I still keep thinking, is migraine dangerous? I mean, could this go beyond just pain? My family has a history of migraines too, so maybe that’s why I’m asking. Should I be doing more than just taking pain pills? Like, is migraine dangerous enough that I need to worry about my long-term health or anything? Are there specific signs I should be looking out for? Just feeling a bit lost here.
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