Move Against Migraine: A Podcast by the American Migraine Foundation

We saw countless questions about health insurance in our Move Against Migraine support group so we collaborated with AMF Partner, Patient Advocate Foundation, to get some answers. In this episode, AMF’s Dr. Larry Newman and Nim Lalvani sit down with Erin Bradshaw to discuss factors that patients should consider when weighing their insurance options and tips for different insurance situations. Our podcast host Dr. Larry Newman is Vice Chair of the American Migraine Foundation and a neurologist at NYU Langone. Nim Lalvani is Executive Director of the American Migraine Foundation and Erin Bradshaw is the Chief of Mission Delivery at the Patient Advocate Foundation. AMF is proud to partner with the Patient Advocate Foundation. Additional Resources: Migraine Matters Health Insurance Denials and Appeals Facebook Live Navigating the Cost of Care Facebook Live Disability Basics Facebook Live

Dr. Amy Gelfand, a leading expert in pediatric migraine and director of the Child and Adolescent Headache Program at UCSF, discusses the often-overlooked impact of migraines on children and teens. She reveals that around 5% of children are affected by age 10, highlighting the different symptoms seen in younger kids versus teenagers. They share practical advice for parents on symptom management and emphasize the importance of community support. The conversation also touches on how migraines influence family dynamics and offers strategies for maintaining unity during challenging times.

On this episode, Dr. Jessica Gautreaux joins Dr. Larry Newman to discuss the impact of migraine on school-age children and how to set them up for success. Join us to learn more about how parents can work with teachers and healthcare providers to advocate for their children and make school a more migraine-friendly place. Our podcast host Dr. Larry Newman is Vice Chair of the American Migraine Foundation and a neurologist at NYU Langone. Dr. Jessica Gautreaux is a pediatric headache specialist at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center of New Orleans and Children’s Hospital New Orleans. Additional Resources Accommodations for Children with Migraine Migraine in Schoolchildren: A Parent’s Guide Pediatric Migraine Content Hub

Many people living with migraine feel the need to hide it while at work because they fear stigma or, worse, think they may lose their job if their employer knew. Dr. Larry Newman and Dr. Robert Shapiro discuss how those with migraine can advocate for workplace accommodations and why it could actually benefit employers to address migraine head-on. Listen to learn more about your options at work. Our podcast host Dr. Larry Newman is Vice Chair of the American Migraine Foundation and a neurologist at NYU Langone. Dr. Robert Shapiro is the founding president of the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy and professor of Neurological Science at the University of Vermont. The American Migraine Foundation is proud to partner with AHDA and to support their yearly advocacy event, Headache on the Hill. Additional Resources: Migraine at Work Guide Navigating Life with Migraine in the Workplace Workplace Accommodations for Migraine

Sharp. Stabbing. Throbbing. That’s how people with cluster headache describe their pain. Like migraine, cluster headache is a disabling disease, but there are options and reasons for hope on the horizon. In this episode, Dr. Larry Newman sits down with a patient and doctor to discuss what cluster headache is, how it differs from migraine and what treatments are available. Our podcast host Dr. Larry Newman is Vice Chair of the American Migraine Foundation and a neurologist at NYU Langone. Dr. Mark Burish is a neurologist, headache specialist and interventional pain specialist at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Tammy Rome is a patient advocate who lives with migraine and chronic cluster headache. She also serves as a moderator for AMF’s Move Against Migraine Facebook group and is President of the Cluster Headache Support Group. Additional Resources: Understanding Cluster Headache Cluster Headache Treatment Options

What can patients do to advocate for themselves and the migraine community? What does advocacy look like for physicians? In this episode, Dr. Larry Newman and Dr. Starling discuss how patients can participate in self-advocacy and community advocacy as a part of their migraine journey. They also chat about physician advocacy and why it is important for patients and physicians to #MoveAgainstMigraine. Move Against Migraine host Dr. Larry Newman is Vice Chair of the American Migraine Foundation and a neurologist at NYU Langone. Dr. Amaal Starling is a neurologist and headache specialist at the Mayo Clinic Arizona and the chair of the American Headache Society’s Advocacy Committee. Additional Resources: Guide to Migraine Self-Advocacy Seeking Medical Help for Your Migraine Talking to your Doctor about Migraine

Lifestyle factors such as adequate sleep and stress management can help empower people living with migraine. Our host Dr. Larry Newman sits down with Dr. Cynthia Armand to discuss the importance of incorporating lifestyle changes with medications and becoming an active participant in your own care. As people affected by migraine as well, they share their own tried and tested tips that can help make these lifestyle changes part of your routine. Move Against Migraine podcast host Dr. Larry Newman is Vice Chair of the American Migraine Foundation and a neurologist at NYU Langone. Dr. Cythia Armand is a headache specialist and neurologist at the Montefiore Medical Center. Additional Resources: Managing Diet and Migraine Migraine Management Techniques Medical and Lifestyle Factors that Contribute to Migraine

Dr. Jennifer Robblee, a headache neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses groundbreaking migraine treatments: gepants and ditans. These new medications are reshaping acute migraine management, with fewer side effects compared to traditional triptans. The conversation highlights their effectiveness, including specific examples like ubrojapant and lasmititan. Dr. Robblee emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment plans to ensure the right therapies for individual patients, paving the way for a more innovative approach to migraine relief.

Migraine can lead many to hesitate before getting pregnant, but host Dr. Newman and guests Dr. Angeliki Vgontzas and Dr. Matthew Robbins explain there is no evidence that suggests having children is harmful to those living with migraine. Learn more about how headache impacts pregnancy and the early months following birth in the final episode of Season 1 of the Move Against Migraine podcast.

Make the most of your headache specialist appointment by keeping an open mind and staying prepared. Host Dr. Larry Newman and guests Dr. Dawn Buse and Dr. Kathleen Digre explain how developing a relationship with your doctor can help you reach better outcomes.