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What is the difference between refractory chronic migraines and transformed migraines? with cm do i need a headache specialist for general nuero?
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See HA specialist: CDH represents the transformation of an episodic, acute migraine headache disorder into a daily attack known as chronic (transformed) migraine. Refractory migraines are chronic migraine headaches that do not respond to standard treatments. See headache specialist for management.
Answered 2/18/2015
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