Cluster Headache Often Coexists with Fibromyalgia & Migraine
Release Date: 03/14/2025
Study Reveals Common, Early Migraine Warning Signs
Migraine Minute News Update
In a study published in Headache, researchers identified 36 symptoms that can appear hours before a migraine attack. In this MM news update, Molly O’Brien highlights the most common symptoms, when they occur, and how recognizing these early signs can help people better treat their migraine attacks. Read more: Transcript: A new study published in Headache is among the first to explore the migraine prodrome from the patient's perspective. Researchers held in-depth interviews with 20 people who have migraine, all to better understand what happens before the headache phase...
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What the Migraine Community Knows About Migraine Progression
Migraine Minute News Update
Our recent survey shows some people aren’t aware migraine can progress—and many fear their attacks can get worse. Molly O’Brien breaks down the survey results in this MM news update. Do you worry about pain and symptoms getting worse? Let us know in the comments. Learn more: Transcript: Did you know that migraine can be a progressive disease? For some people, attacks can become more frequent, and symptoms or pain may worsen over time. People may even transition from episodic to chronic migraine. The Association of Migraine Disorders held a survey to see how much the migraine...
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Update on Migraine Treatment During Pregnancy
Migraine Minute News Update
Treating migraine in pregnancy can be challenging since many drugs carry risks. The good news is that the FDA updated precautions on a drug-free wearable device. Molly O’Brien has the story in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: Script: The FDA recently updated its precautionary language on the Nerivio neuromodulation device… removing the note that it has not been studied for use during pregnancy. Based on a 2023 study published in Headache, the FDA changed the precaution to: “Users should consult their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or intend to get pregnant...
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Study Says Cannabis Shows Promise for Migraine Relief
Migraine Minute News Update
First-of-its-kind study: A new study suggests that a combination of THC + CBD works better than placebo, THC alone, or CBD alone for reducing migraine pain and symptoms. Molly O’Brien breaks it down in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: Script: For the first time, researchers tested cannabis in a placebo-controlled trial for migraine… and results suggest it could be effective. A recent study found that when treating migraine attacks, a vaporized combination of THC and CBD worked better than THC alone, CBD alone, or a placebo. THC alone helped with pain, but not other...
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Tried Multiple Migraine Treatments Without Relief? Atogepant May Help
Migraine Minute News Update
A new real-world study shows atogepant (sold under brand name Qulipta) may quickly reduce migraine days—even for those who haven’t responded to other treatments. Molly O’Brien has more in this Migraine Minute News Update! Read more: CC License: Script: The GIANT study, published inThe Journal of Headache and Pain, offers real-world evidence that atogepant is a safe, well-tolerated, and effective for migraine prevention—among those whose prior treatments didn’t work. Researchers looked at the impact of 60 mg of atogepant, taken once daily in people with either high-frequency...
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Diabetes Drug May Cut Migraine Days in Half
Migraine Minute News Update
Can diabetes and weight loss drugs help with migraine relief? A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may significantly reduce migraine days. @ Molly O’Brien has more in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: Image and license to use: Headache. 2025; 00: 1-8. Script: GLP-1s….a drug class widely used for diabetes and weight loss treatment, may also help migraine. A small study published in Headache looked at liraglutide as an add-on treatment for unresponsive migraine in people with obesity who have tried at least two preventive migraine treatments. The study tracked 31...
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Major Study Shows Triptans Top Other Oral Acute Meds
Migraine Minute News Update
A major study found that oral triptans work better for the acute treatment of migraine, than newer drugs. Molly O’Brien breaks it all down in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read more: Images and License to use: BMJ 2024;386:e080107 Script: A major international study published in the British Medical Journal found triptans to be the most effective acute treatment for migraine. Researchers analyzed 137 clinical trials involving nearly 90,000 adults… comparing 17 oral treatments. They looked at how many people were pain-free two hours post-dose and how many were still pain-free at 24...
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Psychedelic Use Linked to Fewer Frequent Headaches
Migraine Minute News Update
A study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found a surprising connection between psychedelic use and frequent bad headaches. Could psilocybin play a role in headache treatment? Molly O’Brien explains in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read more: Script: A new study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology shows that people who’ve used psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin may be less likely to experience frequent bad headaches. Researchers analyzed data from a large group of people in the UK and found that those who reported a lifetime use of classic psychedelics were 25% less likely...
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How Might Stress Trigger Migraine Pain?
Migraine Minute News Update
Scientists are learning how stress may trigger a series of brain responses that could be linked to migraine, at least in mice. Molly O’Brien has more in this Migraine Minute News Update. Source: Script: A study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain explains how stress can lead to migraine pain. Research in mice found that stress increases a brain chemical called PACAP-38. This chemical activates specific cells that release inflammatory substances. This series of events can affect the trigeminovascular system, which may trigger migraine pain. The study’s author notes that...
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FDA Approves Two New DHE Migraine Treatments for Fast Relief
Migraine Minute News Update
Two innovative DHE-based migraine treatments just earned FDA approval—offering some Americans new options for managing attacks. Molly O’Brien has details in this #MigraineMinute News Update. Read More: and *DHE is not safe for the management of hemiplegic migraine, migraine with brainstem aura, in people with certain comorbidities, or in those who take certain medications. Script: Many Americans with migraine now have two new treatment options, thanks to recent FDA approvals of Brekiya and Atzumi. Both drugs utilize Dihydroergotamine or DHE. While DHE for migraine has been around for...
info_outlineCluster Headache Awareness Day is March 21st. In this Migraine Minute News Update Molly O’Brien explains findings from a study that found cluster headache, fibromyalgia, and migraine are frequently comorbid conditions.
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