E180: Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders on Migraines, Brain Health & Headache Relief

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders, a board-certified neurologist, headache medicine specialist, and founder of the Jimenez-Sanders Headache and Brain Center.In this episode, we explore the complex world of migraines and headache disorders, including what causes migraines, common triggers, migraine aura, hormonal influences, vestibular migraines, and the latest treatment options available today. Dr. Jimenez-Sanders discusses preventive therapies, CGRP medications, Botox, occipital nerve blocks, and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches that can help patients regain control of their lives.Tune in to learn how migraines affect the brain, why consistency in sleep, nutrition, and hydration matters, and what signs indicate it may be time to see a headache specialist.Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders is a double board-certified neurologist and headache medicine specialist, and the founder of Jimenez-Sanders Headache & Brain Center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She is the only fellowship-trained and board-certified headache medicine and facial pain specialist in Manatee County.With over a decade of experience caring for patients with migraine, headache disorders, facial pain, dizziness, and cognitive concerns, Dr. Jimenez-Sanders is passionate about helping people who have often suffered for years without answers. Her approach combines evidence-based neurology with compassionate, personalized care, ensuring that every patient feels heard, understood, and empowered.A graduate of Emory University and San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Dr. Jimenez-Sanders completed her neurology training at the University of South Florida and went on to complete advanced fellowship training in Headache Medicine. She has served as a medical director, educator, researcher, and Assistant Professor of Neurology, and has dedicated her career to advancing the care of patients with migraine and other neurological disorders.Through her practice, speaking engagements, and educational outreach, Dr. Jimenez-Sanders is committed to helping people better understand their brains, optimize their health, and reclaim their quality of life.00:00 – Introduction to Headache Medicine & Brain Health02:12 – What Makes Migraines Different From Other Headaches?04:25 – Migraine Aura Explained07:20 – Common Migraine Triggers and the "Bucket" Theory10:05 – What's Happening in the Brain During a Migraine?12:18 – New Migraine Treatments: CGRP Medications & Prevention18:46 – New ER Headache Guidelines & Occipital Nerve Blocks22:10 – Botox vs. Nerve Blocks for Migraine Treatment24:15 – Hormones, Perimenopause & Migraine Risk31:45 – Vestibular Migraines, Brain Fog & When to See a SpecialistConnect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.