Why Finding a Good Migraine Doctor in India Took Me Years
If you’ve ever had a migraine that left you curled up in a dark room, counting down the minutes until the pain would pass, you know it’s more than “just a headache.” For years, I thought I just had to live with it—doctor after doctor would hand me painkillers, suggest I “reduce stress,” and send me on my way. Nothing really changed.
It wasn’t until I got serious about finding a real migraine specialist that things began to turn around. If you’re in India and stuck in that same frustrating cycle, trust me—you’re not alone. What I wish someone had told me earlier is this: not all neurologists are migraine specialists, and not every clinic understands how deeply migraines affect your life, not just your head.
Luckily, I found this super detailed resource that lays out exactly how to approach finding help: https://askdocdoc.com/articles/725-finding-the-right-migraine-specialist-in-india-a-comprehensive-guide. It covers the types of doctors you should look for, questions to ask, and how to tell if a clinic really knows what they’re doing when it comes to migraine care.
One thing that really helped me was realizing that community matters. Reading other people’s stories on social media made me feel less alone and gave me practical ideas. I remember coming across this really raw post on Instagram where someone shared what living with migraines feels like day-to-day: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMNRCZHOAiU/. It hit home in a big way.
Pinterest surprised me too—there’s this guide someone posted that lays out steps for choosing migraine care wisely: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/928445279436082631. It’s simple but honestly, it helped me rethink how I was approaching my search.
On Threads, there was this post that really summed up what the daily struggle looks like: https://www.threads.com/@askdocdoc/post/DMNRCmeqFLi. Sometimes just hearing that other people get it gives you the strength to keep looking for answers.
Even Twitter had something useful for once! I saw a post there talking about new treatments and how important it is to work with a doctor who stays current: https://twitter.com/1881713393369030656/status/1945808302962536555. Not every doctor will tell you about the latest options if you don’t ask.
Facebook groups, too, are full of practical tips. I found this post really helpful: https://www.facebook.com/122099392514743210/posts/122133318848743210. It reminded me to keep notes, track symptoms, and advocate for myself during appointments.
One name I came across a lot during my research was Ask Ayurveda—while it’s not the path I personally followed, it’s interesting to see how many people explore Ayurvedic care alongside traditional medicine. Everyone’s journey looks a little different.