Sinus headache or migraine? People who frequently visit their doctor for recurrent sinus infections or "sinus headache" may be living with migraine disease. In this episode, Dr. Philip Zald, describes the patterns of facial pain and pressure that may be caused by migraine, common comorbidities and how an otolaryngologist or ENT doctor can help with the care of a migraine patient. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute profession...
Oct 04, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Sumatriptan, a common migraine abortive treatment, is available in many forms including a nasal powder or spray, tablet, injectable and more. Neurologist and headache specialist, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla discusses how to use sumatriptan nasal powder, common side effects, dosage and how it differs from other formulations. *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 advic...
Sep 27, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Spinal CSF leak may be misdiagnosed as migraine but they are very different conditions. A patient and a provider give details on what Spinal CSF leak is, what it is like to live with, and how it can be treated. *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 con...
Jul 26, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Not all migraine attacks are alike, and the way we treat them shouldn’t be either. Neurologist, Dr. Thomas Berk explains how patients can develop a plan for treating individual migraine attacks. *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 ...
Jun 28, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Can regular aerobic exercise and physical activity impact migraine? Dr. Megan Irby explains what we know about the relationship between migraine and exercise, how it might help, and what we still need to learn. *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 con...
Jun 14, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode, we hear the perspectives of both a patient and a physician about SUNCT/SUNA. First, Dr. Shivang Joshi describes what SUNCT/SUNA is and how it presents clinically. Then, we hear from patient Anna Williams about her journey with the condition. *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 an...
May 17, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Brain research is incredibly important to prevent brain diseases, develop treatments and find cures. In this episode Spotlight on Migraine, The Brain Donor Project explains the process of brain donation, why it is important, and how you can sign up. *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 questio...
May 03, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Vyepti or Eptinezumab is the first and only FDA approved intravenous treatment for migraine prevention. Neurologist, Dr. Stewart Tepper describes how eptinezumab works and who could benefit from it the most. *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...
Apr 11, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Migraine can have a profound impact on employees and employers. Paula Dumas, the President of World Health Education Foundation explores the impact migraine can have on businesses and explains her organization's strategy for producing healthier workplaces. *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 ...
Mar 21, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 5
How can we build resilience against mouth, jaw and facial pain? Orofacial pain specialist Dr. James Hawkins offers self care techniques to help manage both temporomandibular disorder and headache. *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 an...
Feb 14, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Could virtual reality be an at home treatment for migraine? Dr. Laura Garcia with Applied VR explains how virtual reality can help adjust cognitive, emotional and physical responses to chronic pain. *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 ...
Feb 07, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Managing a healthy sleep schedule can be difficult. Adding a chronic pain condition makes it that much harder. Stay tuned as Dr. Stephen Bender explains sleep disruptions, the impact sleep can have on migraine, and strategies for improving this relationship. *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 a...
Jan 25, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Light sensitivity is one of the most common migraine symptoms but why does it happen? Find out as Dr. Rani Banik explains causes of light sensitivity, as well as tips for managing this symptom. *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 t...
Jan 10, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We know migraine is often associated with visual symptoms but how do those symptoms differ from visual snow syndrome? Find out as Dr. Charles Shidlofsky describes visual snow symptoms, the syndromes overlap with migraine, possible treatments for both conditions and more. *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 pro...
Dec 27, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Dr. Phil Harrington joins us to discuss the therapeutic benefits of laser treatments. He explains safety, describes how the therapy works and discusses how it can be beneficial for those with 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 qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. A...
Dec 13, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Roni Sharon about the newly approved Relivion neuromodulation device for the treatment of migraine. Dr. Sharon talks about how the device works to reduce migraine symptoms, their phone app that accompanies the device, efficacy, statistics and more. *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...
Nov 15, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this episode, we speak to Dr. Chan and Dr. Chambers about long haul COVID and headaches. They discuss how COVID may cause long haul headaches, who is more likely to be diagnosed with COVID headaches and ways to prevent COVID-19. *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 re...
Nov 02, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode, Dr. Schim joins us to discuss Trudhesa, a newly approved abortive migraine treatment option. He explains the technology behind this new administration method for Dihydroergotamine nasal spray as well as efficacy and safety data. *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 y...
Oct 25, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Ever wondered which vitamins and supplements are most beneficial for migraine? Dr. Margaret Slavin discusses how taking vitamins, minerals and supplements can be used to prevent and manage migraine. She also explains how magnesium and riboflavin work in the body, common side effects and helpful foods to eat if you live with migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Alw...
Oct 18, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Do we have three brains? Dr. Trupti Gokani says yes! In this episode, Dr Gokani briefly describes the connection between migraine and the gut. She also explains the responsibilities of our three brains, The Thinking Brain, The Feeling Brain and The Doing Brain and how each one can be optimized to improve 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 ...
Oct 04, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Have a question about CBD? Learn best practices for implementing this natural therapy into your migraine management regimen as Dr. Bonni Goldstein joins us on Spotlight on 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 qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker d...
Sep 27, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Dr. Shin Beh's presentation discusses the significance of the vagus nerve and how the non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation helps migraine specifically vestibular 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 qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not reco...
Sep 06, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In this episode, pharmacist Heba Hani joins us to explain the importance of including a pharmacist in your migraine care team and how they can be used as a resource for those living with 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 qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD an...
Aug 23, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In this episode we are speaking with Dr. Ulka Agarwal about the benefits of a plant-based diet for migraine and overall health. Dr. Agarwal explains how a plant-based diet can improve migraine and provides tips for implementing this diet. *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 ...
Jul 26, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In this episode, Dr. Steven Bender discusses the normal function of the temporomandibular joint, symptoms of TMD, as well as the overlap between TMD and migraine. He also explains ways to manage TMD and how to find the correct specialist. *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 ...
Jul 13, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this episode, Dr. Teixido discusses the various migraine symptoms within the ear and explains why these symptoms occur. He then describes treatments for ear symptoms and other related ear disorders. *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. A...
Jun 28, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Geraghty discusses how people can use Acceptance and Commitment therapy to help navigate their migraine and chronic pain journeys. *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 end...
Jun 14, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 22
In this episode, Dr. Christopher Velez compares cyclic vomiting syndrome and other functional nausea and vomiting disorders. He then describes the overlap between cyclic vomiting syndrome and migraine disorders and explains the commonalities between treatment plans for these two 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 ...
May 31, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Dr. Harcourt joins us to suggest ways chiropractic care may be beneficial for migraine. He explains how practitioners can find the right modalities for individualized patient care and walks us through what a treatment may look like. *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...
May 24, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In this podcast, Dr. Cady will discuss why some people transition from episodic migraine to chronic migraine, the role medication can play in chronification of migraine, and what people can do prevent or mitigate chronic 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 qualified health provider with any questions you may have reg...
May 10, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 19
