HeadWise

Keeping detailed records of headache episodes can help provide additional insight about triggers and how to avoid them. When deciding on keeping a headache or migraine diary some ask themselves if focusing on their pain/pain level every day leads to a negative mindset and might make them feel worse. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Cynthia Armand discuss the pros and cons of keeping a headache diary, who should do it, how to do it correctly (without making yourself feel worse), and what information is important. Visit our website to download a free headache diary. https://headaches.org/resources/headache-diary/

Did you know that tension headaches don't really have anything to do with stress OR the muscles in your head? In this week's episode of Heads Up, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. talks with Dr. Vincent Martin, MD about the most common type of primary headache: tension headache. They answer questions like; - Can we have migraine/chronic migraine and tension headache at the same time? - Can people develop chronic tension headache? - What is it and how is it different from other headache disorders?

Atogepant (QULIPTA) was just approved by the FDA as a daily oral preventive treatment for migraine. Can we take gepants like Nurtec or Ubrelvy for our acute migraine attacks if we are taking atogepant? How effective is atogepant and what are the side effects? Does it work as well as the injected monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention? On this episode, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, asks migraine clinical trial expert Tim Smith, MD, all the hard questions.

A study was just published in the British Medical Journal that found a significant reduction in migraine frequency with a specific dietary intervention. As we discuss this new study we also ask what is considered an anti-inflammatory diet and how does inflammation contribute to migraine.

Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks to Tim Smith, MD, about the specifics of Trudhesa, the first DHE nasal spray to utilize Precision Olfactory Delivery (POD) technology. Trudhesa was just approved by the FDA. When will it be available to us and how soon do we have to take it after symptom onset to get results?

Join the host of Heads UP, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel, as she looks back at her favorite moments from the past 100 episodes. Lindsay is joined by Linda Summerfield as they share clips from episodes with Dr. Vincent Martin, Dr. Jan Brandes, Dr. Dawn Buse, and others who are included in this very special program. "The audio version of this program is just as interesting and entertaining as watching the video version."

Supplement information related to migraine can be very confusing. Which vitamin supplements should we take? Why should we take them? How long before we should expect to feel an effect? It's so easy for us to think - if all these medicines aren't helping why would something I can buy over the counter make a difference? In this week's episode of Heads UP, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel questions Dr. Amelia Barret about supplements and migraine disease.

Do you have people in your life who simply do not understand your migraine or headache disorder? These people can be family members, friends, work colleagues, or even your boss. Dr. Dawn Buse and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel have a candid discussion about attitudes and strategies we can employ in these situations.

Have you tried telemedicine for your headache and migraine care? What are the benefits and limitations? How do you know when you actually need to be seen in person? This week on Heads Up Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks to Dr. Brad Torphy, Medical Director of the Headache Centers of America, about how to get the best out of the telemedicine trend.

Cannabis is used by many people with migraine and other headache disorders to help control their symptoms. In the last few years, some studies have shown it to be effective for some people. Recent data has emerged showing that it may have a rebound effect in patients with migraine. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel discusses this data with Dr. Tim Smith. How do we know if cannabis or one of our other medications is causing us to have rebound or medication overuse headache?