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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Migraine or Headache? Understanding the Difference

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Migraine or Headache? Understanding the Difference

Rashmi Halker Singh, M.D., explains the difference between headache and migraine and sheds light on why women of color are often misdiagnosed

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We partnered with The Great Girlfriends show to answer some of the most popular questions about the difference between headache and migraine.

Our expert guest, Rashmi Halker Singh, M.D., shares real-time solutions to know the following:

  • The difference between a headache attack and a migraine attack
  • How to understand symptoms and why they are not the same for every woman
  • Why women of color are often misdiagnosed due to pain bias
  • Why clinical trials play a role in validating pain management
  • What you need to know when speaking with your healthcare provider
  • Why you need a great girlfriend at your next appointment!

Listen to the podcast here.


This educational resource was created with support from Pfizer.


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