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Denied Relief: Children with Migraine May Be Left Without the Treatment They Need

Dr. Ryan P. Williams, a pediatric neurologist and headache specialist at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, discusses evidence-based treatments with his patients, noting a growing interest in non-medication options.
Migraine, a debilitating neurological condition affecting one billion people worldwide and 1 in 10 children, often goes undiagnosed and undertreated in children, leading to academic and social difficulties.
With limited FDA-approved medication options for children, families and healthcare providers are increasingly advocating for insurance coverage of drug-free alternatives like the Nerivio REN wearable, which offers migraine relief and prevention.
Kieran Johnston, a 15-year-old migraine patient, found the Nerivio REN wearable transformative, reducing school absences after experiencing negative side effects from medication, but his family is paying out-of-pocket because it's not covered by insurance.
Kieran Johnston's family considered stopping the Nerivio REN treatment because "it's expensive," but decided to continue because "it works so well," wishing for insurance coverage so "more kids like me could try it.

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