HeadWise

Teens and adolescents with migraine disease and chronic headache conditions have unique and significant stressors even under the best of circumstances. COVID has presented new conditions for this group, both positives and negative. In this episode of Heads Up, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel, Dr. Amy Gelfand, and Dr. Dawn Buse discuss the challenges and opportunities COVID presents to this age group of migraine patients.

Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Timothy Smith discuss the FDA's recent approval of Nerivio for use in children older than 12 years of age. Nerivio is a smartphone-controlled wearable device used for the acute treatment of migraine.

British singer Jessie J woke up on Christmas Eve suffering from vertigo and experiencing a significant hearing loss. The 32-year-old singer was diagnosed with Meniere's disease. In Episode 84 of Heads UP, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Vincent Martin explain Meniere's disease and the relationship to migraine disease.

Dr. Timothy Smith and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel compare and contrast three oral gepants, an IV monoclonal antibody, two combination therapies, and an anti-inflammatory agent, all expected to be available for the treatment of migraine very soon. For more information visit www.headaches.org

Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Timothy Smith discuss the National Headache Foundation's Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH). The program was started in 2000 in direct response to requests from people living with migraine disease and headache disorders. Patients expressed their difficulty in finding healthcare professionals who were trained in headache medicine.

Dr. Vincent Martin and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel discuss migraine triggers in this episode of Heads UP. Figuring out exactly what triggers your attacks is one of the ongoing struggles of migraine and headache patients. While no two patients experience migraine the same, there are some general areas of consideration when narrowing down the list. Determining personal triggers is a great starting point in learning to cope with and treat headache and migraine disease. To learn more about migraine disease and headache disorders, please visit www.headaches.org.

Dr. Timothy Smith and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel discuss new and emerging therapies for migraine disease. For more information visit www.headaches.org

Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Dawn Buse discuss the best practices for making resolutions and the challenges of goal setting when you live with chronic migraine and headache disorders.

Have you tried to get social security disability benefits for migraine or headache disorders? If so, you know how difficult and frustrating the process is for people living with migraine disease and headache disorders. Dr. Lindsay Burgarello Weitzel and Disability Attorney, Michael Liner discuss. Michael lives with cluster headache and he is committed to helping others get the benefits they are entitled to. Tune in for this informative discussion on how to navigate the process of applying for disability benefits.

The holidays can bring both joy and extra stress. This year the holidays are intersecting with COVID-19, social distancing, package delays, and distance learning. Dr. Dawn Buse, a psychologist specializing in headache disorders, talks to Dr. Lindsay Weitzel about the best ways to keep any outside stressors (including unsupportive family members)from triggering our headache disorders this time of year.