In this episode, Dr. Christopher Oakley shares his multi-tiered approach to treating migraine in children and adolescents which includes lifestyle modifications, alternative medicines, nutraceuticals and medication. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medica...
May 03, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Headache specialist, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla joins us to tell us everything we need to know about trigger point injections for migraine treatment. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific...
Apr 26, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this episode, we see two presentations on migraine and obesity. The first, by Dr. Alison Field summarizes research findings that suggest a link between obesity and migraine. Dr. Dale Bond then explains potential strategies that treat obesity which in turn aims to alleviate migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other quali...
Apr 19, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 16
ER doctor, Dr. Alyson McGregor joins us to explain what people with migraine can expect when going to the emergency room and what you can do to be prepared. She also discusses her tips for talking to your doctor. Dr. McGregor is also the author of the book, Sex Matters: How Male-Centric Medicine Endangers Women’s Health—and What We Can Do About It. Learn more at https://www.alysonmcgregormd.com/book *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not...
Apr 12, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In this presentation by Dr. Gretchen Tietjen, we learn about the association of migraine with IBS and other GI disorders. Dr. Tietjen summarizes the role of the brain-gut-microbiota axis in IBS and migraine and describes the impact of early life stress. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any que...
Apr 05, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Theranica CEO, Alon Ironi teaches us about the Nerivio device, explaining how this device differs from a tens unit and how it works to relieve migraine symptoms. He also reports on efficacy and safety findings and explains how you can get a device. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any question...
Mar 29, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 13
We are over a year out from the start of the COVID pandemic and we now have vaccines available, but what does that mean for people with migraine? Dr. Deena Kuruvilla tells us in our next Spotlight on Migraine. She explains the differences between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, gives tips for creating a treatment plan for if you get side effects, and explains the safety of taking the vaccine while using migraine treatments. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational pu...
Mar 22, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Physicial therapist, Dr. Healy, joined us to explain craniosacral therapy, a non-invasive tool for managing pain, increasing energy and reliving anxiety. Dr. Healy walks us through performing cranio sacral therapy, discusses where you can get this therapy and explains who can benefit from it. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or othe...
Mar 15, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Brodsky of Boston Children’s Hospital will explain three types of pediatric migraine disorders: Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis of infancy, benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, and vestibular migraine. For each disorder, he will explain the diagnostic criteria, expectations for recovery, potential treatments and management strategies. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice,...
Mar 08, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Dr. Peter McAllister joined us to answer all of our questions about psychedelics for the treatment of migraine and headache. He explains the different types of psychedelics, how they work, safety profiles and how people can become involved in this fascinating area of study. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health ...
Mar 01, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, Dr. Cedric O’Gorman, from Axsome Therapeutics, reports on efficacy and safety data for their pipeline acute medication, AXS-07, which is a combination of the NSAID meloxicam and rizatriptan. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condit...
Feb 22, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, vestibular audiologist and neuroplasticity therapist, Joey Remenyi joins us to discuss how to change thought patterns using neuroplasticity to heal vestibular migraine and other conditions. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical conditi...
Feb 16, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Dr. Deena Kuruvilla joins us to talk about lasmiditan, a new acute treatment for migraine. She discusses results from lasmiditan research studies, how it works, efficacy, side effects, dosing and access. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition....
Feb 08, 2021•18 min
Neuropthamologist, Dr. Rani Banik joins us to explain her five pillars of health for managing migraine which include easy-to-implement lifestyle changes in nutrition, hydration, caffeine, sleep and stress management. This podcast is sponsored in part by Amgen/Novartis. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provi...
Feb 01, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode, registered dietician, Margaret Slavin, reviews dietary patterns that have been investigated in association with migraine and summarizes current evidence of dietary interventions for migraine prevention. This podcast is sponsored in part by Amgen/Novartis. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health pr...
Jan 25, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Headache specialist, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla describes the role of the thyroid in our bodies as well as the effects of hypo- and hyperthyroidism. She reports on research findings that explain the overlap of these conditions with migraine and how treating thyroid conditions can impact migraine. This podcast is sponsored in part by Amgen/Novartis. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatm...
Jan 18, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Dr. Adam Harcourt of Imagine X Functional Neurology explains the migraine brain and discusses the importance of personalized assessments for identifying neuronal dysfunctions to help choose appropriate non-medicinal treatments. This podcast is sponsored in part by Lundbeck. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health ...
Jan 08, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Living with migraine can take a financial toll but Caitlyn Donovan of the Patient Advocate Foundation and Katie Golden of CHAMP are sharing their tips and favorite resources for navigating insurance and treatment access for those who live with chronic pain. This podcast is sponsored in part by Lundbeck. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physic...
Dec 31, 2020•20 min
Dr. Franklin King describes historic applications of psychedelic therapies, explores possible biological and psychological mechanisms of these compounds and how they may be beneficial for migraine. This podcast is sponsored in part by Lundbeck. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions yo...
Dec 18, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Christopher Rhyne of the Diamond Headache Clinic explains this drug-free technique that can aid in managing migraine attacks. Biofeedback uses body sensors and guided relaxation to train patients to control autonomic responses, such as heart rate, muscle tension and body temperature. This podcast is sponsored in part by Lundbeck. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, ...
Dec 04, 2020•24 min
Dr. David George discusses Nocira’s investigation of a new device that is designed to treat migraine by making subtle pressure changes in the ear. He explains the neuroanatomy of the area stimulated, as well as positive efficacy data and the current status of this treatment that is still in development. This podcast is sponsored in part by Lundbeck. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, o...
Nov 20, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Dr. Dan Henry and nurse practitioner Ruth Kennedy walk us through the process of getting IV therapy, a treatment method they use to help break a migraine attack that hasn’t responded to other therapies. They explain the medications that are used, who it’s best for, where to get it, the cost, and more. This podcast is sponsored in part by Lundbeck. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or ...
Nov 06, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Today we are sharing a presentation by Dr. Kaczynski, associate director of psychology for the pediatric headache program at Boston's Children Hospital. Dr. Kaczynski reviews psychological approaches for assessing and treating pediatric migraine, discusses the role of a clinical psychologist in the process, explains how to identify psychological factors that contribute to migraine and reviews non-pharmacological interventions for migraine. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceutical...
Oct 25, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Headache specialist Dr. Shivang Joshi breaks down the differences between migraine, tension headache, new daily persistent headache and cluster headache. He explains the characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and treatments for each disorder, as well as how to determine if someone is experiencing more than one headache disease. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceuticals. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute profe...
Oct 09, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We know that migraine and stroke are both brain disorders, but what else do they have in common? Headache and stroke specialist Dr. Huma Sheikh explains the relationship between these two conditions. Dr. Sheikh discussed risk factors, how to distinguish symptoms, tips for reducing stroke risk, the impact of oral contraceptives, and more. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceuticals. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not const...
Sep 24, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Learn why many of us get symptoms in our eyes with a migraine attack, and how to differentiate them from ocular migraine. In this episode, Dr. Rani Banik discusses various eye-related migraine symptoms including visual aura, pain, light sensitivity, visual snow, and more. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceuticals. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always ...
Sep 04, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Racial inequality has plagued our country for years, so it should be no surprise that racial disparities exist in healthcare. We all need to be a part of addressing these disparities. In this episode, our guests Dr. Amaal Starling and Jaime Sanders, the Migraine Diva, present actionable steps we can take to identify and eliminate biases, including our own. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceuticals. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only...
Aug 17, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
We all know that migraine can derail our plans, including our careers and relationships. It’s not as easy to see the positives this disease can bring into our lives, but our guests are sharing their stories about how migraine led them into the world of advocacy and brought them down a more fulfilling path. This podcast is sponsored in part by Teva Pharmaceuticals. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advic...
Jul 30, 2020•16 min
You may have heard of nerve blocks, but how much do you know about them? Dr. Dan Henry and nurse practitioner Ruth Kennedy explain what types of nerve blocks are available, how they are given and what patients they are a good option for, including pregnant women and children. This podcast is sponsored in part by Eli Lilly and Co. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always ...
Jul 17, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Listen to four patient advocates talk about the pros and cons of tracking migraine patterns and triggers. You’ll learn tips for best practices, tracking apps that are available and what data may be important for your doctor to know. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have r...
Jul 02, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
