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Is it possible for you to fake a migrane to the doctor? how can he prove?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Malingering?: With little research, even a beginner can simulate symptoms of the migraine. Generalized symptoms like unilateral throbbing pain with phono-photophobia etc. The problem is much deeper. Personal gain is always the motivation for malingering. Another possibility is factitious disorder, to achieve an emotional gain/attention by playing sick. The psychiatric evaluation makes the correct diagnosis.

Answered 12/5/2013

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