My promise to you: no ChatGPT on this blog!
Frequently Asked Questions about Natural Migraine Relief for Women
I don’t know about you, but in the past few months I’ve come across multiple articles that are clearly written by an AI driven bot program. These include those that proport to give accurate and applicable science info and medical advice.
Now, I don’t see anything wrong about using a program to gather and collate topics or information that might have taken you a month of Sundays to find on your own. You don’t need the services of a physician writing a blog to gather “facts about migraine.” Of course we could debate “whose facts” an AI driven search engine compiles. Those approved by the advertisers, owners or someone else? It reminds me of more than one well-known cable news show whose front desks in 2021-2022 featured the banner of the sponsor (hint: six letters, starts with a ‘P.’) It begged the question of how objective the reporting on COVID was, as delivered by those sitting behind the desk.
The reason I write this blog, and the reason you may want to read it would be that it brings the human element to what can be a complex discussion. If a bot could manage the nuances of diagnosing and treating medical dilemmas in humans, the Star Trek ship’s computer would do the consulting, not Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy. I believe I would echo how Bones might have put it: “Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor, not an archivist!” And definitely not a fan of cut n’ paste ChatGPT posting.
The advantage a non-bot human physician has is that he or she has personally interacted with many thousands of one-of-a kind humans. There are infinite versions of how individuals give voice to the nuances of our unique backstories, of how situational stressors shape the expression of our genetic potential, the incredible range of microexpressions we give off in the course of a conversation, and the broad variety of the cause and effects of a disease as expressed by each quirky, distinctive and even eccentric version of Homo Sapiens. Capture that in a bot, I dare you.
My goal with these FAQ posts is to bring you:
a unique perspective to managing your migraines. One that is not specifically drug focused. You probably already have a medical professional who can offer prescription options. These posts are intended to expand your options in ways you are likely not hearing from conventional care sources.
healthcare options that get at the root of why you have migraines. My goal is to offer advice that is generic to a broad range of readers, yet also authentic and genuine, NOT synthesized from a Google search.
ideas and options for managing migraine headaches that are based on fact, reason and practical clinical experience. Options that have worked for patients in my own practice over the years.
answers to the questions you and my own clinic patients pose as we search for solutions to power successful migraine recovery stories.
I enjoy writing for you. Please let me know in the comments:
what FAQ topics you found most helpful.
your general questions about non-drug migraine management.
topics specific to or related to migraine that you want to learn more about.
if you take issue or disagree with anything I offer. Please let me know! I’ve been known to be teachable, from time to time!
Coming up next: FAQ Episode 59: Migraines and "pellet" HRT therapy. If you are late 30s or older, you’ve probably heard about “getting the pellet placed.” Get the pros and cons of this therapy option for those with (or without) migraine headaches.