

Spotlight on Migraine®
Association of Migraine Disorders®
Spotlight on Migraine® features in-depth conversations with leading experts. We discuss migraine symptoms, treatments, emerging research, and the latest advancements in care. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this podcast aims to empower you with the knowledge and resources for better migraine management.
Video versions of the Spotlight on Migraine® Podcast can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MigraineDisorders/podcasts
*The contents of this podcast/video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute medical or legal advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for 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.
Video versions of the Spotlight on Migraine® Podcast can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MigraineDisorders/podcasts
*The contents of this podcast/video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute medical or legal advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for 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.
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Jul 2, 2020 • 18min
Tips from Patients: Tracking Migraine Patterns and Triggers
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.

Jun 19, 2020 • 33min
Ketamine: An Alternative for Difficult-to-Treat Chronic Migraine
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.

Jun 5, 2020 • 24min
Tips from Patients: Helpful Products, Lifestyle Changes and Treatments for Migraine
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.

May 22, 2020 • 32min
A Guide to Four Neuromodulation Devices for Migraine Treatment
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.

May 8, 2020 • 18min
Striving to Live Well: Tips from HealthyWomen
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.

Apr 24, 2020 • 28min
Simplifying New Migraine Treatments: Gepants and Ditans
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.

Apr 10, 2020 • 26min
Understanding Migraine & Light Sensitivity: Implications of Green Light
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.

Mar 27, 2020 • 21min
Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic as a Migraine Patient
Hear the perspectives of a doctor, an advocate and a patient on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the migraine community. Our guests, Dr. Rick Godley, Joe Coe and Nancy Bonk discuss alternatives to receiving care during quarantine, new healthcare and insurance leniencies and implications of working from home. 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.

Mar 13, 2020 • 16min
How Statistics Shape Perspectives
Migraine.com gives us a reason to speak up about migraine disease! Stick around as we interview Marcia Kavulich and Lawrence Ogunkua of Migraine.com about how statistics from their Migraine in America survey help shape accurate perspectives on migraine. 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.

Feb 27, 2020 • 27min
Tips for Using Food to Manage Migraine
Learn how to use food as part of your migraine management with natural food chef, Alene Brennan. Alene simplifies the process of using a healthy diet as she talks about food triggers, food allergies, elimination diets, pattern tracking, migraine-friendly foods, snack tips and more. 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.