Spotlight on Migraine®

Dr. Jennifer Robblee discusses refractory migraine and its differences from other migraine types. She explores off-label treatments and strategies, and emphasizes the importance of seeking medical attention. The chapter also highlights the need for more research and advocacy in this area.

Dr. Sait Ashina discusses Medication Overuse Headache (Rebound Headaches), including causes, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, symptoms, prevention, and breaking the headache cycle. They explore the mechanisms behind this condition, the role of gene variations and neuroimaging studies, and the importance of awareness and limitation in medication usage. The podcast also covers challenges and benefits of detoxing from medication overuse, treatment approaches, and potential long-term effects and risk factors for relapse.

Service dogs can be a helpful tool for many disabilities and conditions, including migraine disease! Jennifer Kolar from Atlas Assistance Dogs discusses how a migraine service dog can help before and during an attack, plus how to train your pet dog to provide support.   *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.

Many people living with migraine disease often find relief by adding magnesium to their preventive treatment plans. In this episode, Registered Dietician Danielle Aberman discusses how supplemental magnesium may be helpful, the various forms, and doses typically used for prevention, as well as tips for getting the best results. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and do 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. The speaker does 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.

One in three people with migraine experience aura, a temporary sensory disturbance that occurs before or during the headache phase of an attack. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Robblee describes types of auras, along with our current understanding of what happens in the brain during an aura.  *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.

Alternative treatments, such as supplements, mind/body therapies, physical therapy, and acupuncture, can be helpful, non-pharmacological additions to conventional migraine management plans. Headache specialist Dr. Abigail Chua discusses the pros and cons of alternative treatments and how to begin integrating them into your overall treatment plan.  *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.

Migraine affects about 11% children and adolescents, but it can look different from migraine in adults. Dr. Michael Oshinsky from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke discusses the signs and symptoms of pediatric migraine as well as ways to support children at school and with their personal life. He also talks about treatment options and how the NINDS migraine trainer app can help manage migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and do 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. The speaker does 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, Dr. Emmanuelle Schindler presents data from a pilot study that investigated the effects of the psychedelic drug psilocybin in 10 people with migraine. She discusses the results of a single micro-dose of the drug, side effects, safety information and more.  *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.

Nerivio is a neuromodulation device that has been approved for the acute and preventative treatment of migraine for people aged 12 years and older. But how does it work? Who can use it? Tune in as we answer these questions and more with the CEO and co-founder Alon Ironi!  *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.

What is allodynia, and why does it happen? In this episode, Dr. Gretchen Tietjen answers these questions and more, diving into the nuances of this symptom that is often associated with migraine. *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.