Spotlight on Migraine®

Racial inequality has plagued our country for years, so it should be no surprise that racial disparities exist in healthcare. We all need to be a part of addressing these disparities. In this episode, our guests Dr. Amaal Starling and Jaime Sanders, the Migraine Diva, present actionable steps we can take to identify and eliminate biases, including our own. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceuticals. *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.

We all know that migraine can derail our plans, including our careers and relationships. It's not as easy to see the positives this disease can bring into our lives, but our guests are sharing their stories about how migraine led them into the world of advocacy and brought them down a more fulfilling path. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceuticals. *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.

You may have heard of nerve blocks, but how much do you know about them? Dr. Dan Henry and nurse practitioner Ruth Kennedy explain what types of nerve blocks are available, how they are given and what patients they are a good option for, including pregnant women and children. This podcast is sponsored in part by Eli Lilly and Co. *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.

Listen to four patient advocates talk about the pros and cons of tracking migraine patterns and triggers. You'll learn tips for best practices, tracking apps that are available and what data may be important for your doctor to know. *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.

Katie Golden's doctor once told her, "I have nothing left for you to try". That was until she was introduced to the Jefferson Headache Clinic's ketamine infusion protocol which can be a last resort to help treat some of the most difficult chronic migraine cases. Stay tuned as Dr. Nehas (Nay-has) and Katie explain the infusion process, efficacy, side effects, cost and more. This podcast is sponsored in part by Eli Lilly and Co. *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.

Join us for a candid conversation with four patient advocates as they discuss how becoming more educated about their disease has been an integral part of their migraine journey. They also explain their personal experiences with managing migraine through medication, neuromodulation, exercise, psychotherapy and more. This podcast is sponsored in part by Eli Lilly and Co. *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. 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.

Stay tuned as Dr. Stewart Tepper explains key points you need to know about four neuromodulation devices for the treatment of migraine, including Cefaly, the sTMS device, gammaCore and Nerivio. Tepper outlines the differences between each option including cost, how they are used, who they are best for, and more, helping you and your doctor narrow in on the best fit for you. If you support improved access to the best and safest treatments, let your voice be heard. Sign your name to a petition urging healthcare payors to provide better access to migraine treatments. Help us reach 50,000 signatures by December 31, 2020. Sign at https://www.change.org/MigrainePetition This podcast is sponsored in part by Eli Lilly and Co. *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. 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.

We're tapping into leading women's health resource HealthyWomen as we speak to their CEO Beth Battaglino. Beth discusses the importance of prioritizing your health, staying educated about your conditions and having open communication with friends, family and healthcare providers. She shares resources HealthyWomen offers, including patient stories, vetted educational material and more. This podcast is sponsored in part by Eli Lilly and Co. *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. 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.

Join us for an information-packed episode where Dr. Stewart Tepper simplifies what you need to know about gepants and ditans. Describing this as the best time to be a migraine patient, Dr. Tepper explains the impact of these new treatments and breaks down their side effects, drug interactions, insurance barriers and more. Visit www.migrainedisorders.org/treatments/ for a guide on these new medications. *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. 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.

Could phototherapy be an easy tool to add to your migraine management regimen? Dr. Rami Burstein explains how light impacts migraine as well as his research that shows promising results about narrow-band green light therapy. Stay tuned to learn about this risk-free option. This podcast is sponsored in part by Amgen/Novartis. *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. 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.