Do you identify with stress as a migraine trigger? Or do you find it insulting when people try to tell you that your migraine disease is related to stress? In this week's episode of For Heads Sake (formerly known as Heads UP) Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. aims to bring us a new perspective on stress and migraine by asking Dawn Buse, Ph.D., a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in headache lots of new questions on this topic. If stress is a trigger for us what can we do to combat this problem?
Sep 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 134
Welcome to a new season of For Heads Sake (formerly known as Heads UP) from the National Headache Foundation. Lindsay Weitzel Ph.D. and Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, discussing why we get migraine and where it starts. Can we reverse course through medications, lifestyle, diet, or even our thoughts and mentality to change our migraine and pain experience? Listen and find out what the experts have to say.
Sep 07, 2022•22 min•Ep. 133
Is there a place for screen time for kids with migraine? Many parents (and physicians) limit screen time and other stimulating factors when a child has a migraine. Sometimes children with migraine are left in dark rooms with nothing to focus on but their pain. In this episode Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, hears some awesome (and possibly surprising) advice from Pediatric Neurologist and Headache Specialist Marcy Yonker, MD, about kids, screen time, and distraction during migraine attacks.
Aug 10, 2022•16 min•Ep. 132
Sometimes it is normal for our thoughts to try and dip low when we are stuck in bed or in a dark room with a bad migraine. In this episode Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., and Melissa Geraghty, Psy.D. discuss mood, mentality, and tricks to help when you're in pain and in bed, from two people who know this problem all too well.
Aug 05, 2022•17 min•Ep. 131
There seems to be a lot of talk lately about doctors who brought up weight within conversations about migraine treatment. This might come across as inappropriate and insensitive when we are asking for help with our migraine symptoms. In this week's episode of Head UP Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. asks Dr. Amelia Barrett, MD why weight has become part of the migraine conversation.
Aug 04, 2022•15 min•Ep. 130
Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Timothy Smith, MD, discuss an up-and-coming migraine device being developed by a company called Nocira. The device is the first to be granted "Breakthrough Device" designation by the FDA for the treatment of acute migraine. This means that the FDA has determined that Nocira's clinical trial data has shown their device to be a more effective treatment than other currently available drugs or devices. The National Headache Foundation first introduced you to this device in ...
Jul 10, 2022•20 min•Ep. 124
Have you been failed by the anti-CGRP monoclonal antibody treatments? How long did you trial them before deciding they did not work? Brand new data presented at last month's American Headache Society meeting shows that a certain percentage of migraine patients take longer to respond to these medications than we originally thought. Does this mean we should trial them for a longer period of time before giving up? Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. talks to Tim Smith, MD, headache specialist and migraine clini...
Jul 06, 2022•17 min•Ep. 129
Have you been told you cannot be prescribed estrogen or estrogen-containing birth control pills because you have migraine with aura? This week's episode is on the Estrogen and Migraine Controversy. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, questions Susan Hutchinson, MD, Headache Specialist and author of The Woman's Guide to Managing Migraine all about estrogen, migraine, aura, stroke risk, birth control, perimenopause, HRT, bioidenticals, etc. Tune in!
Jun 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 128
Have you had a migraine medication or sometimes multiple migraine medications fail you? Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks to Melissa Geraghty Psy.D. about how migraine medication failure makes us feel and some coping skills for dealing with this common problem.
Jun 13, 2022•16 min•Ep. 126
Today's episode is on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is an extension of last week's episode which was dedicated to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Next week we will talk about Social Security Disability (SSDI). How does ADA apply to people with a debilitating headache condition? Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. asks Tom Dabertin, Executive Director and CEO of the National Headache Foundation all the pertinent questions for someone who may need to take time from work for their hea...
May 23, 2022•17 min•Ep. 122
Are you aware of your rights as a person with migraine, cluster headache, or another debilitating headache condition when it comes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Are you looking for answers to; what the process is like, how much time is allowable, or when you need to notify your employer? The National Headache Foundation has dedicated three episodes to (1) Family and Medical Leave Act, (2) Americans with Disabilities Act, and (3) Social Security Disability for people with headache c...
May 20, 2022•24 min•Ep. 121
As a headache and migraine community, we are so often told not to skip meals that we may forget that people often fast for many religious or health reasons. Does skipping meals trigger migraine and other types of headache? Are there health benefits to fasting? What are some tricks we can use to possibly subvert migraine/ head pain if we plan to fast? Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. talks to Dr. Amelia Barrett about this and more in this week's episode.
Apr 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 120
The idea of medication overuse and medication overuse headache can seem almost contradictory at times. It can seem like the very medicines we were instructed to take at the onset of migraine are suddenly being blamed for causing our chronic migraine. Stopping their use entirely can seem like a very scary idea. In this episode of Heads UP, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. discusses the results with Dr. Vincent Martin who was one of the investigators on the MOTS Trial.
Apr 18, 2022•16 min•Ep. 118
Bruce Willis’s aphasia diagnosis and retirement from acting have led many following the news to search for more information on the disease. In this episode of Heads UP, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel welcomes back Dr. Amelia Barrett for a timely discussion to explain aphasia and how it impacts some people living with migraine disease.
Apr 18, 2022•12 min•Ep. 119
Are you someone who has head pain that is interfering with your life but you have not done anything about it yet? Or are you a migraine veteran figuring out how to talk to your doctor about new symptoms and comorbidities? Regardless of where you are at in your migraine journey, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., asks Dr. Vincent Martin how to communicate with your doctor and get the help you need. For more info, please visit www.headaches.org
Apr 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 117
How many of your relatives are affected by migraine? A recently published study found 123 genetic loci associated with migraine. This is nearly 40 more than were previously recognized. In this episode of Heads UP, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. and Tim Smith, MD discuss the results of this study and its implications for the future of families with migraine.
Mar 30, 2022•22 min•Ep. 115
Treating Migraine With Infusions – In this week’s episode of Heads UP Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. discusses infusions with Dr. Merle Diamond, MD. What infusions are used to break a migraine cycle and why? What medicines are sometimes added together in the infusions? Don’t miss this episode!
Mar 30, 2022•27 min•Ep. 116
Heads UP: Low-Pressure Headache - Finding the Leak Do you know the symptoms of low-pressure headache or spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH)? Often it presents with a chronic headache that is better when you lie down and worse when you sit up and gets progressively worse as the day goes on. It can be confused with migraine or other types of headache. This type of headache is caused by a low volume of cerebrospinal spinal fluid (CSF) due to a "CSF leak" that can be very difficult to find. I...
Mar 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 111
It is a well-documented fact that migraine is an underdiagnosed condition and that even people who are correctly diagnosed with migraine often do not have an effective or appropriate treatment plan. Lindsay Weitzel PhD, discusses Think Talk Treat Migraine, with Bert Vargas, MD. They discuss how the Think Talk Treat Migraine program is a valuable resource and an effective way to reach out to the community to improve this problem. Think, Talk, Treat, Migraine is sponsored by Eli Lilly.
Mar 03, 2022•24 min•Ep. 114
The Migraine at School Program is in place to make sure every student has the opportunity to flourish at school. In this week's episode Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, chats with Amy Graham and Elizabeth Henry Weyher of the Migraine at School Program about how we can utilize the resources at MigraineatSchool.org to help our kids and reach out to our local schools.
Feb 22, 2022•21 min•Ep. 113
Is it a migraine triggered by alcohol? Or is it a hangover? Tricks to prevent and stop alcohol-related headache during the holidays. In this episode of Heads UP - Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. talks to Merle Diamond, MD, AQH about the difference between a migraine triggered by alcohol and a "hangover". They go over some surprising tricks to avoid alcohol-related headaches. Of course, there is also a shout-out to our friends who may not be feeling well enough to go to a holiday party, plus ideas to help...
Feb 15, 2022•19 min•Ep. 108
For too long, migraine patients have been treated differently than others with medical issues as it relates to access to prescription medications. The National Headache Foundation advocates that payers adopt care models that are patient-centric, where the clinician, in collaboration with the patient, is the primary decision-maker and selects a treatment that addresses the patient’s treatment goals and needs. Clinicians are often forced to use outdated prescription drugs in a stepwise approach to...
Feb 14, 2022•23 min•Ep. 112
The HER-MES trial is a newly published study comparing the tolerability and efficacy of topiramate (Topamax) and erenumab (Aimovig). The results of this trial could impact prescribing practices and payor policies. Tune in this afternoon for this episode of Heads UP as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Tim Smith, MD, discuss the important aspects of the HER-MES trial.
Jan 14, 2022•19 min•Ep. 110
New Data Alert on the Up-and-Coming Migraine Medication: Intranasal Zavegepant. While not yet approved for release, intranasal Zavegepant has shown promise in some interesting and unique data points in the relief of acute migraine. What is Zavegepant and what will it offer us that is different from the other medications made newly available? Listen to Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, ask the tough questions of migraine clinical trial expert Tim Smith, MD, about this up-and-coming medication. ***UPDATE 3/10...
Jan 10, 2022•18 min•Ep. 109
In this week's episode of Heads UP, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. chats with her friend Joe Coe, chronic migraine advocate and host of the Talking Head Pain Podcast, about the path to advocacy, advocating for yourself and for the migraine community, and how advocacy can be part of your wellness plan. They answer questions like; - Can Advocacy be part of your wellness plan? - What if you are currently not healthy enough to be an advocate? - What does advocacy mean to you and what is the path to migraine...
Nov 29, 2021•33 min•Ep. 107
Dr. Lindsay Weitzel welcomes the Dizzy Cook, Alicia Wolf. They discuss migraine friendly recipes, meal preparation, and the importance of getting a migraine or headache diagnosis. Alicia also shows us how to make the perfect migraine-friendly soup for the holidays! Learn more about the Dizzy Cook on her website: https://thedizzycook.com/
Nov 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 106
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 i...
Nov 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 105
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?...
Oct 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 104
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.
Oct 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 103
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.
Sep 27, 2021•23 min•Ep. 102
