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Have you heard of functional neurological disorder or FND? FND can be a confusing, controversial, even triggering topic for many of us in the migraine and headache community - particularly those of us who have been exposed to a lot of stigma and medical gaslighting. It can seem like another way of telling us that our symptoms are "all in our head". FND refers to motor, sensory, or cognitive symptoms caused by an abnormality in how the nervous system functions. It is a dysfunction of the nervous system's "software" (connection or function) rather than the brain's "hardware" or structure. Dr. Jeffrey Staab, MD is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He is a published expert in the area of FND and migraine and understands how alarming the idea of FND may sound and how it can be misinterpreted.

In this month's episode of HeadWise News, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD discusses the latest published research topics with headache specialist Tim Smith, MD including: • What factors predict peak migraine severity? • Mom's migraine and mental health and how it might impact their kids' migraine - not the same link as was previously assumed. • Difficulties with multisensory integration in migraine. • Trends in breastfeeding for women with migraine. You can find links to the studies on our website headaches.org, under the episode in HeadWise.

Host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and board certified neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD, discuss what supplements are known to help migraine. They explain why they work, the recommended dosage, and safety concerns. Tune in!

Have you heard the term "Complex Migraine"? Did you know that it is not an actual diagnosis in the ICHD-3? In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD to explain why some people are being diagnosed with "Complex Migraine" and discusses some of the migraine aura phenomena like weakness, paralysis, and difficulty speaking that sometimes presents with this diagnosis.

What is Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide, also known as PACAP, and how does it affect migraine? Host Lindsay Weitzel discusses PACAP and its relationship with migraine with Professor of Molecular Physiology, Biophysics, and Neurology, Andrew Russo.

Have you ever felt like you might be experiencing burnout from migraine disease or another headache disorder? In this week's episode of #HeadWise Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks to pain psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD about burnout related to migraine and other headache diseases. Chronic pain, stigma, missed work, insurance, doctor's appointments, etc can get to us all. How do we know the difference between burnout and depression? What can we do to overcome migraine and chronic pain burnout?

Why is everyone talking about the vagus nerve? What does it do? How is it related to migraine and cluster headache? Is it related to other types of chronic pain? Tune in to this episode of #HeadWise as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Shin Beh, MD to explain to us the mysteries of the vagus nerve. Learn more about Shin Beh, MD: https://www.vestibularmd.com/home

In this episode of HeadWise host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD, about information from her impactful acceptance speech for the Women's Health Science Award from the American Headache Society titled "Caring for Women with Migraine Benefits Everyone". Listen in as Dr. Buse presents data from her extensive research career to illustrate the "ripple effect" it has on families and society when we focus on helping women who are affected by migraine.

Host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, asks headache specialist Vince Martin, MD, to address the questions from our audience members after our recent episode titled: Fibromyalgia as a Migraine Comorbidity. Why do we get cognitive dysfunction? How should we start exercising? What is dry needling and who does it? What do we do about the fatigue? What medications should we ask our provider about and more. Tune in!

Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, for a discussion on the relationship between migraine and depression. They explore how these conditions often coexist, sharing practical tips for managing symptoms.