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Spotlight on Migraine®
by Association of Migraine Disorders®
Spotlight on Migraine® features in-depth conversations with leading experts. We discuss migraine symptoms, treatments, emerging research, and the latest advancements in care. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this podcast aims to empower you with the knowledge and resources for better migraine management.Video versions of the Spotlight on Migraine® Podcast can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MigraineDisorders/podcasts*The contents of this podcast/video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute medical or legal advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for 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. The speaker does not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. R
Episodes
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Triptans, DHE, and Ergotamine: Revisiting the Original Acute Migraine Treatments
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien talks with neurologist and headache medicine specialist Dr. Barbara Nye about the original acute migraine treatments: ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (DHE), and triptans (such as sumatriptan, rizatriptan, etc.). Dr. Nye shares the history...
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Breaking Down Migraine Myths, Misconceptions, and Viral Hacks
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien is joined by neurologist Dr. Jessica Lowe (@DoctorBrainBarbie) to debunk common migraine myths, explain viral migraine hacks, and share practical advice for safely consuming health information online. Does migraine always come with a...
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Understanding the Link Between Histamine, Allergies, and Migraine
Histamine is a hot topic in the migraine community. In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with neurologist Dr. Lauren Natbony to explore the relationship between histamine and migraine. Learn how histamine works in the body, why allergies and migraine often overlap,...
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Vestibular Migraine Treatment: What to Know About Vestibular Therapy
Dizziness, vertigo, and feeling off balance can be some of the most disabling symptoms of vestibular migraine, but is vestibular therapy the right solution? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien sits down with physical therapist Madison Oak, PT, DPT (aka The Vertigo Doctor)...
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Breaking Down Your Migraine Preventive Options: Medications, Vitamins & Devices
What are your options for migraine prevention, and how do you choose the right one? In Part 2 of this two-part Spotlight on Migraine series, host Molly O'Brien and headache specialist Dr. Jessica Ailani dive into the full range of migraine prevention treatments available today. Dr. Ailani breaks...
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Migraine Prevention Explained: When to Start, Why It Matters & What Success Looks Like
You've probably heard about migraine prevention, but what does it actually mean? In Part 1 of this two-part Spotlight on Migraine series, host Molly O'Brien sits down with neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Jessica Ailani to break down the basics of migraine prevention. They discuss types of...
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Ice and Heat for Migraine: How Temperature Therapy Works
Many people living with migraine know ice and heat can offer relief, but why do these simple tools help? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with Alicia Duyvejonck, DNP, AGNP-C, AQH, about the science behind temperature therapy and shares best practices for safely...
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The Let Down Effect: Why You Get Migraine Attacks on Weekends & Vacations
Do you always seem to get a migraine attack on the weekend or vacation? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien talks with neurologist Dr. Hope O'Brien about the let-down effect. This common but lesser-known migraine phenomenon can occur when the body shifts from high stress…
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Working With Migraine: Managing Your Career, Health, and Hard Decisions
Living with migraine can affect every part of your professional life — from productivity and job performance to long-term career goals. In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Dawn Buse to explore how migraine can impact...
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How Nervous System Regulation Can Help Migraine & Dizziness
Ever feel irritable, agitated, or restless? Or, on the flip side, exhausted, drained, or shut down? These symptoms may be signs your nervous system is out of balance and they're more connected to migraine, dizziness, and overall well-being than you might think. In this episode of Spotlight on...
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The Science of Hypnosis: Managing Pain, Stress, and Migraine
Can hypnosis really help with migraine? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, we explore what hypnosis really is (and isn't) with leading expert Dr. David Spiegel, Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford and founder of the Reveri app. With more than 400 research papers published on…
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Waking Up With a Migraine Attack: What You Need to Know
Ever wake up with a full-blown migraine attack? Do you find that it is more severe or harder to treat? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, Dr. Christopher Gottschalk explains why morning attacks can occur, why some treatments sometimes fail to abort the attack, and what treatment options…
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Migraine and Disability: Navigating Private and Social Security Long-Term Benefit Options
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, we talk with nationally recognized disability attorney, Edward Dabdoub, about the legal options available to individuals seeking long-term disability benefits in the U.S for chronic migraine, vestibular migraine and other headache disorders. He breaks…
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Left vs. Right Side Migraine Attacks - Does the Side Matter?
Do you always feel migraine pain on the same side of your head? In this episode, we learn what it could mean when migraine attacks occur on the left vs. the right side and why that difference matters. Dr. Adam Sprouse-Blum breaks down the science behind migraine laterality and how it can affect...
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Migraine and Neck Pain: A Symptom or a Cause?
If you experience both neck pain and migraine, you're not alone! Research shows that up to 60% of people with migraine also have neck pain. But is it a trigger or a symptom? Dr. Richard Lipton from the Montefiore Headache Center talks about the link between migraine and neck pain, shares…
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Light, Touch, Smell, Sound: Why Does Migraine Make Us More Sensitive?
Ever curious why light, sound, smells and touch can be so bothersome when you live with migraine? Migraine really can make you more sensitive! In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, Neura Health medical director Dr. Thomas Berk, MD FAHS explains why people with migraine experience more...
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What is Inpatient Treatment for 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...
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Weather, Barometric Pressure, and 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,...
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Migraine and Medical Gaslighting
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…
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What to Know About The Migraine Prodrome
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…
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PACAP as a Future Migraine Treatment Target
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...
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Hemiplegic Migraine & Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS)
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....
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Conquering Dizziness: Vestibular Symptoms, Vestibular Migraine, and How to Manage
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...
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Physical Therapy as a Migraine Treatment
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…
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What is Refractory 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:...
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Understanding Medication Overuse Headache (Rebound Headache)
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:...
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Service Dogs for Migraine Support
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. *The contents of this…
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Tips for Adding Magnesium to Your Migraine Treatment Plan
Many people living with migraine disease often find relief by adding magnesium to their preventive treatment plans. In this episode, Registered Dietician Danielle Aberman discusses how supplemental magnesium may be helpful, the various forms, and doses typically used for prevention, as well as…
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Everything You Need to Know about Migraine Auras
One in three people with migraine experience aura, a temporary sensory disturbance that occurs before or during the headache phase of an attack. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Robblee describes types of auras, along with our current understanding of what happens in the brain during an aura. *The...
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Managing Migraine by Combining Conventional and Alternative Treatments
Alternative treatments, such as supplements, mind/body therapies, physical therapy, and acupuncture, can be helpful, non-pharmacological additions to conventional migraine management plans. Headache specialist Dr. Abigail Chua discusses the pros and cons of alternative treatments and how to begin...
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Understanding and Managing Migraine in Kids and Teens
Migraine affects about 11% children and adolescents, but it can look different from migraine in adults. Dr. Michael Oshinsky from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke discusses the signs and symptoms of pediatric migraine as well as ways to support children at school and…
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A Pilot Study Investigates the Effects of Psilocybin for Migraine
In this episode, Dr. Emmanuelle Schindler presents data from a pilot study that investigated the effects of the psychedelic drug psilocybin in 10 people with migraine. She discusses the results of a single micro-dose of the drug, side effects, safety information and more. *The contents of this...
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An Introduction to the Nerivio Device for the Treatment of Migraine
Nerivio is a neuromodulation device that has been approved for the acute and preventative treatment of migraine for people aged 12 years and older. But how does it work? Who can use it? Tune in as we answer these questions and more with the CEO and co-founder Alon Ironi! *The contents of this...
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Allodynia and Migraine
What is allodynia, and why does it happen? In this episode, Dr. Gretchen Tietjen answers these questions and more, diving into the nuances of this symptom that is often associated with migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not...
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Atogepant for the Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine
Atogepant is FDA approved for the prevention of episodic migraine, and is under review for the prevention of chronic migraine at the time of publication. Stay tuned as Dr. Cynthia E. Armand discusses the goals of migraine prevention, atogepant clinical trial data, how it compares to other gepant...
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The Relationship Between Patent Foramen Ovale and Migraine
How are patent foramen ovale and migraine connected? A foramen ovale is a "hole" between the top two chambers of the heart. This hole closes shortly after birth, but in some individuals it stays open and is known as patent foramen ovale. Studies show that adults with this cardiovascular condition...
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Migraine Stigma, Treatment, and Access: OVERCOME Study Findings
Hear from Dr. Eric Pearlman, Associate Vice President at Eli Lilly, as we dive into their findings from the OVERCOME study. This study aims to further understand the stigma experienced by people living with migraine, identify barriers to the appropriate treatment, and assess how novel treatment...
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Understanding How Migraine Can Impact Relationships
Migraine often affects many aspects of our lives - work, home, social life, and especially our relationships. In this episode, licensed psychologist Dr. Dawn Buse discusses how migraine can impact interpersonal relationships and offers tips for managing migraine and preserving the many types of...
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What Is Brain Fog?
In this episode, we hear Dr. Courtney White explain what brain fog is, why it occurs, and what can be done to manage this bothersome symptom that affects many people living with migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute...
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Understanding New Daily Persistent Headache
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Robbins talks about New Daily Persistent Headache, including the diagnostic criteria, potential causes, treatments and more. Then, we hear from patient advocate Alan Kaplan about his experience living with the condition. *The contents of this podcast are intended for...
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Zavegepant for the Treatment of Migraine
Dr. Timothy Smith joins us to talk about Zavegepant, a new option from the gepants class of medications that block CGRP. It is currently being studied as a nasal spray and oral gel cap for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general...
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What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
In this episode, we hear the perspectives of a physician and two patients about Trigeminal Neuralgia. First, Dr. Jeffery Brown describes how it is diagnosed and treated. Then, we hear from patients Anne and Ally about their individual experiences living with this rare, neuropathic facial pain...
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Facial Pain in Migraine
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…
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Sumatriptan Nasal Powder For The Acute Treatment of Migraine
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...
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What is Spinal CSF Leak?
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...
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Attack Based Care For Migraine
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...
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What We Know About Exercise for Migraine
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...
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SUNCT/SUNA: Patient and Physician Perspectives
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...
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Brain Donation? There Are More Benefits Than You Think
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...
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Eptinezumab for Migraine Prevention
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Spotlight on Migraine® features in-depth conversations with leading experts. We discuss migraine symptoms, treatments, emerging research, and the latest advancements in care. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this podcast aims to empower you with the knowledge and resources for better migraine management.Video versions of the Spotlight on Migraine® Podcast can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MigraineDisorders/podcasts*The contents of this podcast/video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute medical or legal advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for 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. The speaker does not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. R
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Association of Migraine Disorders®
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