HeadWise

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A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

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Episodes

OnabotulinumtoxinA for Migraine: What You Need to Know

Is OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) effective for chronic migraine and how does it really work? In this episode of HeadWise™, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to explore the science, real-world impact, and practical considerations of OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment for chronic migraine. Dr. Cohen breaks down: Why Botox works beyond muscle relaxation What the research and real-world data show about effectiveness How treatment protocols are customized for each patien...

Jul 09, 2025•16 min•Ep. 226

Allodynia, Central Sensitization, and the Progression of Migraine

Why can something as simple as wearing earrings or taking a shower trigger pain when living with migraine? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by leading headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton to explore the phenomenon of allodynia—when normally non-painful touch becomes painful. They break down how this symptom develops through central and peripheral sensitization, why it can signal migraine progression, and how early treatment may help reverse it. You’ll also learn: Wh...

Jun 25, 2025•33 min•Ep. 225

Misunderstood and Misdiagnosed: A New Look at ME/CFS

What do migraine, chronic fatigue, and connective tissue have in common? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, MD, about the misunderstood world of ME/CFS. They explore how fatigue, headache, and pain overlap—and what doctors may be missing when symptoms go unexplained.

Jun 18, 2025•28 min•Ep. 224

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