Medium - Ask The Experts: Dr. Egilius Spierings Explains Why Chronic Migraine Is Far More Than “Just a Headache”

Dr. Egilius Spierings, a headache-and-face-pain expert and author of HEADACHES: Why You Have Them — What You Can Do About Them, has spent decades at the forefront of neurology and headache medicine, combining clinical expertise with a deeply holistic understanding of chronic migraine and its impact on the human body. From his early fascination with the nervous system in the Netherlands to serving as director of The Headache Research Foundation in Boston and as a clinical professor at Tufts University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine, Dr. Spierings has devoted his career to helping patients whose lives are disrupted by debilitating headaches and complex face-pain conditions.

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EIN Presswire - Dr. Egilius L.H. Spierings, Headache-and-Face-Pain Expert Pushes Back Against Claims Migraine Treatment Is 'Guesswork'

Migraine specialist says patients are being overlooked as researchers focus too heavily on brain imaging and biomarkers.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As new brain imaging research seeks to redefine migraine subtypes using MRI scans and neurological biomarkers, headache-and-face-pain expert Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD, says modern medicine may be placing too much emphasis on imaging technology, while overlooking one of the most important diagnostic tools available: the patient.

A recent study published by Stanford Medicine and reported by Medical Xpress suggested that functional MRI scans may help identify biological subtypes of migraine and improve treatment decisions. While the findings have generated attention within the medical community, Dr. Spierings says the conversation raises broader concerns about how migraine patients are evaluated and treated.

“Migraine affects about 15% of the world population, roughly one in seven people,” says Dr. Spierings. “Many disorders in medicine are diagnosed and treated based on the patient’s description of symptoms, and there is nothing wrong with that, as long as we truly listen to what patients are telling us.”

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EIN Presswire - Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD, Reframes Headache and Face Pain Diagnosis: It’s Not What Most People Think

Misdiagnosis, unnecessary procedures, and missed answers: why headache and face pain are often treated incorrectly.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Headache and face pain are among the most commonly misunderstood conditions in medicine, often leading to incorrect diagnoses, unnecessary procedures, and prolonged suffering. According to neurologist and pharmacologist Dr. Egilius L.H. Spierings, the true cause is frequently overlooked.

“Headache and face pain are not always what they appear to be,” says Spierings. “Patients are often treated for sinus issues, nerve conditions, or dental problems when the true cause lies elsewhere. That misunderstanding can lead to ineffective treatment and, in some cases, serious consequences.”

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