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Migraines can make you feel frustrated and alone. Joining a support group can help. These groups give you a place to:
- Talk about how you feel.
- Share information.
- Get support from people dealing with the same issues you face.
A support group won’t replace professional treatment or counseling, but it can make coping with migraines a little easier.
Contact these organizations for more migraine information or to find a support group near you:
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American Academy of Neurology
1080 Montreal Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Toll-free: (800) 849-1960
www.aan.com
American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)
19 Mantua Road
Mount Royal, NJ 08061
Toll-free: (800) 255-ACHE (255-2243)
www.achenet.org
MAGNUM (Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs)
113 South Saint Asaph Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 739-9384
www.migraines.org
National Headache Foundation
820 North Orleans, Suite 217
Chicago, IL 60610
Toll-free: (888) NHF-5552 (643-5552)
www.headaches.org
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
Toll-free: (800) 352-9424
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/headache.htm
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