Spotlight on Migraine®

Dr. Richard Lipton, a prominent neurologist and head of the Montefiore Headache Center, discusses the surprising connection between neck pain and migraines. He reveals that up to 60% of migraine sufferers also experience neck pain and explores whether it acts as a symptom or trigger for migraines. Delving into innovative treatments, he shares proactive strategies for managing attacks during the prodrome phase and highlights the significance of early intervention. With insights from recent studies, he emphasizes neck pain as a crucial warning sign for migraine sufferers.

Ever curious why light, sound, smells and touch can be so bothersome when you live with migraine? Migraine really can make you more sensitive! In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, Neura Health medical director Dr. Thomas Berk, MD FAHS explains why people with migraine experience more sensitivities and offers insight on ways to manage them. This content was produced with financial support from Neura Health and is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Migraine Disorders for Neura Health's services. Read the transcript at https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep11-migraine-sensitivity/ *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Have you ever experienced a migraine attack that just won't go away? Or do you live with constant, intractable head pain? When is it time to consider inpatient care? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, Dr. Merle Diamond from the Diamond Headache Clinic breaks down inpatient migraine treatment. She discusses the admission criteria, what to expect during your stay, available treatment options, and more. Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep10-inpatient-treatments  *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Do you often get a migraine attack when the barometric pressure drops or during a big storm? Why is that?! In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, Dr. Shivang Joshi explains how changes in weather and barometric pressure can impact people with migraine. And while you can’t control the weather, Dr. Joshi offers some suggestions for how to help manage migraine symptoms when you know a big change in weather or barometric pressure is coming.   Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep9-weather-barometric-pressure   *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Has a doctor ever dismissed you or made you second guess yourself? Have you ever left an appointment thinking, maybe it is all in my head? You might have experienced medical gaslighting. In this episode, licensed clinical health psychologist Dr. Melissa Geraghty explains what medical gaslighting is and the harm it can cause. She talks about red flags to watch out for and offers suggestions for what to do if you encounter medical gaslighting. Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep7-migraine-and-medical-gaslighting   *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Yawning, food cravings, mood changes, these could be signs you are in the prodrome or first phase of a migraine attack. In this episode, Dr. Anna Pace discusses what happens in our brain during the prodrome and the symptoms that can occur. And if you’ve ever wondered if eating chocolate triggers a migraine attack you’ll want to hear what she has to say about prodrome food cravings.   Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep6-migraine-prodrome/   *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

In this episode, leading researcher Dr. Messoud Ashina explains what PACAP is and how it is involved in migraine pathophysiology. He also talks about how it differs from CGRP and why it could be a promising treatment target for migraine and other headache disorders.   Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep5-pacap-as-a-future-migraine-target   *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

In this episode, dive deeper into the world of migraine disease as we explore Hemiplegic Migraine and Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS). Dr. Thomas Berk unpacks the intricacies of these diseases and their differences, while Cannon Hodge shares her personal journey living with MUMS. Read the transcript at migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep4-hemiplegic-migraine-and-mums *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, vestibular physical therapist, Dr. Madison Oak, discusses the vestibular system and vestibular therapy. She talks about common vestibular symptoms, including dizziness, vestibular migraine, and offers strategies for how to cope.   Read the transcript at migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep3-conquering-dizziness    *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Physical therapist Sam Kelokates discusses the benefits of using physical therapy to manage migraines, including exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to reduce attack frequency. The podcast also covers the importance of preparation for physical therapy appointments, getting started with treatment, and insurance coverage for migraine therapy.