What the Migraine Community Knows About Migraine Progression
Release Date: 01/09/2026
Insurance Restrictions on Migraine Drugs Drive Higher ER Use
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Insurance hurdles like prior authorization and step therapy prevent migraine patients from finding relief, but could payer blocking strategies lead to more ER and hospital visits? Molly O’Brien breaks it down the latest in this Migraine Minute news update. Read the study: The Migraine Policy Forum: Script: A study published in Headache shows insurance restrictions that deny access to migraine treatments aren’t just frustrating…. These so-called “payer blocking” strategies were linked to more ER visits and hospital stays. Researchers reviewed information from more...
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Study Shows Migraine More Common in People with Autism
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As April is Autism Awareness Month, we’re sharing new research on the relationship between migraine and autism. A study published in Headache shows people with autism are more likely to experience migraine or headache, and symptoms may be more severe. breaks it down in this Migraine Minute news update. Read the Study: Creative Commons: Script: A study published in Headache found that people with autism are more likely to also have headache or migraine than those without autism. Looking at two data sets, researchers found that headache and migraine severity were...
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Sinus Infection or Migraine? New HEADS Registry Findings
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This Treatment Cuts Migraine Days in Diverse Populations
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Analysis of the COMPEL study shows that onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) can help reduce migraine days, lower migraine-related disability, and improve quality of life in diverse populations of chronic migraine patients. Molly O’Brien breaks down the data in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: Researchers acknowledge that the term “race” doesn’t accurately capture diverse cultural differences, noting that future research should distinguish between race and ethnicity. *This content is not sponsored and is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute an...
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Migraine-Related Dizziness? Vestibular Rehab Shows Promise
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Can vestibular rehab help vestibular migraine? A new review suggests that it may ease dizziness and improve daily functioning. Molly O’Brien breaks down the information in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: Script: A new review published in Headache, The Journal of Head and Face Pain, looked at whether or not vestibular rehabilitation could be effective for vestibular migraine. Researchers looked at seven studies involving more than 400 people with VM. The studies focused on how dizziness affects daily life, using a standardized questionnaire called the Dizziness Handicap...
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Migraine Drug May Help Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep
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Migraine preventive treatment benefits may go beyond fewer headache days. A new study links erenumab to improved symptoms of anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality in some people with migraine. Molly O’Brien has the details in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: Script: A new study suggests that one migraine treatment may offer benefits beyond less headache days. Researchers found that the CGRP monoclonal antibody erenumab, sold under the brand name Aimovig, not only reduces migraine frequency… but may improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality in some...
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Study Reveals Common, Early Migraine Warning Signs
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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
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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
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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
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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...
info_outlineOur 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: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/migraine-disorders/migraine-treatments/
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 community knows about the potential for progression.
Among 459 respondents, 18% did not know that migraine could worsen over time. 50% were aware but hadn’t always realized it could progress or become more severe.
68% said they were moderately to extremely worried that their migraine frequency or severity might increase.
While migraine doesn’t get worse for everyone, proper treatment can help prevent progression.
If you’re nervous about your attacks getting worse, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider and visit AMD’s treatments page to learn more.
That’s your MM news update, I’m Molly O’Brien.