Service dogs can be a helpful tool for many disabilities and conditions, including migraine disease! Jennifer Kolar from Atlas Assistance Dogs discusses how a migraine service dog can help before and during an attack, plus how to train your pet dog to provide support.
What is Inpatient Treatment for Migraine?
Spotlight on Migraine®
Have you ever experienced a migraine attack that just won't go away? Or do you live with constant, intractable head pain? When is it time to consider inpatient care? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, Dr. Merle Diamond from the Diamond Headache Clinic breaks down inpatient migraine treatment. She discusses the admission criteria, what to expect during your stay, available treatment options, and more. Read the transcript at *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or...
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Weather, Barometric Pressure, and Migraine
Spotlight on Migraine®
Do you often get a migraine attack when the barometric pressure drops or during a big storm? Why is that?! In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, Dr. Shivang Joshi explains how changes in weather and barometric pressure can impact people with migraine. And while you can’t control the weather, Dr. Joshi offers some suggestions for how to help manage migraine symptoms when you know a big change in weather or barometric pressure is coming. Read the transcript at *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute...
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Migraine and Medical Gaslighting
Spotlight on Migraine®
Has a doctor ever dismissed you or made you second guess yourself? Have you ever left an appointment thinking, maybe it is all in my head? You might have experienced medical gaslighting. In this episode, licensed clinical health psychologist Dr. Melissa Geraghty explains what medical gaslighting is and the harm it can cause. She talks about red flags to watch out for and offers suggestions for what to do if you encounter medical gaslighting. Read the transcript at *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute...
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What to Know About The Migraine Prodrome
Spotlight on Migraine®
Yawning, food cravings, mood changes, these could be signs you are in the prodrome or first phase of a migraine attack. In this episode, Dr. Anna Pace discusses what happens in our brain during the prodrome and the symptoms that can occur. And if you’ve ever wondered if eating chocolate triggers a migraine attack you’ll want to hear what she has to say about prodrome food cravings. Read the transcript at *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always...
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PACAP as a Future Migraine Treatment Target
Spotlight on Migraine®
In this episode, leading researcher Dr. Messoud Ashina explains what PACAP is and how it is involved in migraine pathophysiology. He also talks about how it differs from CGRP and why it could be a promising treatment target for migraine and other headache disorders. Read the transcript at *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...
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Hemiplegic Migraine & Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS)
Spotlight on Migraine®
In this episode, dive deeper into the world of migraine disease as we explore Hemiplegic Migraine and Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS). Dr. Thomas Berk unpacks the intricacies of these diseases and their differences, while Cannon Hodge shares her personal journey living with MUMS. Read the transcript at migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep4-hemiplegic-migraine-and-mums *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...
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Conquering Dizziness: Vestibular Symptoms, Vestibular Migraine, and How to Manage
Spotlight on Migraine®
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, vestibular physical therapist, Dr. Madison Oak, discusses the vestibular system and vestibular therapy. She talks about common vestibular symptoms, including dizziness, vestibular migraine, and offers strategies for how to cope. Read the transcript at migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep3-conquering-dizziness *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...
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Physical Therapy as a Migraine Treatment
Spotlight on Migraine®
In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT explains how physical therapy can be an option for people living with migraine, physical therapy techniques, potential benefits, and how to get started. Read the transcript at: www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep2-physical-therapy *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...
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What is Refractory Migraine?
Spotlight on Migraine®
In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, Dr. Jennifer Robblee talks about what refractory migraine is, how it differs from other migraine types and what we know about it. Dr. Robblee will also discuss off-label treatments and strategies that she uses. Read the transcript at: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep1-refractory-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...
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Understanding Medication Overuse Headache (Rebound Headache)
Spotlight on Migraine®
In this episode, Dr. Sait Ashina talks to us about Medication Overuse Headache, also known as Rebound or Medication Adaptation Headache. He discusses how it occurs, who is more likely to develop it, and how to prevent or break the headache cycle. More ways to tune in: www.migrainedisorders.org/podcasts
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