Episodes
This episode is to highlight the prevalence and impact of migraine on men and their mental health. Many often suffer in silence due to the very nature of this disease. Know more about ways to talk about it, manage it with various treatment options available and ways cope with its impact on your mental health. The episode features Dr Katy Munro, Dr Richard Wood and Professor Paul Booton.
Published 11/16/20
Dr Katy Munro discusses 'Migraine and Self Management Strategies' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guests Dr Sophie Mitchell, Clinical Psychologist and Anne-Marie Logan, Consultant Physiotherapist in Headache. Useful Links: https://www.paintoolkit.org/ Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup
Published 11/02/20
Starting university or going back to one especially during these times can be quite stressful. This episode features Emeritus Professor Paul Booton, a former undergraduate Dean and Head of Pastoral Care at King's College London. Know all about how to manage your migraine while at university, various triggers, treatment options available and exam time stress related migraine management.
Published 10/18/20
Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss 'Facial Pain: Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia and more' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guest consultant neurologist Dr Giorgio Lambru.  For more information: https://fpa-support.org/learn/ https://www.tna.org.uk/
Published 10/05/20
Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss Migraine in Midlife and Beyond. For more information: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 09/21/20
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss 'Sleep, Migraine and Cluster Headache' with special guests Dr Alex Nesbitt &  Dr David O’Regan. For more info: https://bit.ly/3h4EFRA https://sleepcouncil.org.uk/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/head
Published 09/07/20
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss hemiplegic and retinal migraine. For more info: https://bit.ly/32lI7C9 https://www.stroke.org.uk/sites/default/files/migraine_and_stroke.pdf https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/retinal-migraine/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup
Published 08/24/20
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss neuromodulation devices for the prevention of migraine. Expert advice from special guest, Dr Anna Andreou. For more information on migraine: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup
Published 05/25/20
Dr Munro and Dr Briscoe discuss migraine management during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more info: www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ https://bit.ly/3bmK1EV ouchuk.org/ www.childline.org.uk/ www.samaritans.org/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes:...
Published 05/11/20
Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the anti-CGRP injections used for the prevention of migraine. National Migraine Centre patients discuss their experiences using Ajovy and Aimovig. For further info: www.bash.org.uk/guidelines/ www.nice.org.uk/guidance/indevelopment/gid-ta10339 www.sign.ac.uk/sign-155-migraine WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup
Published 04/27/20
Dr Munro and Dr Briscoe discuss migraine treatment around the world. They are joined by Drs David Kernick, David Watson, Richard Wood, Louise Rusk and Pyari Bose and Angie Glaser. This episode was recorded before the Covid-19 restrictions were in place. Ajovy is now NICE approved in the rest of the UK. For further info: www.bash.org.uk/guidelines/, www.sign.ac.uk/sign-155-migraine WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new...
Published 04/13/20
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss CSF Leaks. A patient and advocate discusses her experience of a CSF Leak and Clare Joy, Trustee of the CSF Leak Association talks about their charity and how they can help. Further information and resources can be found here: https://www.csfleak.info/ WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 03/30/20
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss migraine in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Does migraine get better or worse in pregnancy? What treatment options are available? Further information can be found here: https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/migraine-and-headache-factsheets/migraine-in-pregnancy/ https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine--pregnancy/ WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 03/16/20
Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss injection therapies for migraine prevention with special guest Dr Naz Manukyan. Learn more about Greater Occipital Nerve Block and Botox for migraine.  Find out what these injection therapies are, how they are given and how they work. Also hear a patient story on their experience trying both of these therapies. WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 03/02/20
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss Cluster Headache with special guest Prof Paul Booton. What is Cluster Headache?  How does it differ from migraine and what treatment options are available for this extremely painful condition? Find out all in this episode. Val Hobbs, trustee of OUCH, shares her experiences & the services OUCH provides.   https://ouchuk.org/ WE ARE A CHARITY. Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 02/17/20
Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe speak with Dr Mark Weatherall, Dr Katherine Foxhall and Iszi Lawrence on the past, present and future of migraine. Learn what unusual migraine treatments were used in the past, what options are available currently and what the future holds for migraine. REMEMBER WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 02/03/20
For the 1st episode of Series 2 Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe speak with Professor Anne MacGregor about everything related to menstrual migraine. See The British Menopause Society website: https://thebms.org.uk/ REMEMBER WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 01/20/20
Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe debug various myths about migraine.The episode also features special guest, Dr Sarah Miller, a consultant neurologist and together with our hosts they answer the questions we have received from our listeners. We wish all our listeners a happy Festive Break and New Year! REMEMBER WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup 
Published 12/16/19
Dr Munro and Dr Briscoe discuss migraine in children and adolescents, with special guest Dr Angus-Leppan. If you have any questions or any topics you would like us to cover email : [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY PLEASE DONATE: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast
Published 11/25/19
Dr Katy Munro & Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss vestibular migraine and interview special guest physiotherapist Lisa Burrows. If you have any questions or any topics you would like us to cover email : [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY PLEASE DONATE: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast
Published 11/11/19
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss acute treatments and medication overuse headache with special guest Dr Naz Manukyan. If you have any questions or any topics you would like us to cover email : [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY PLEASE DONATE: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast
Published 10/28/19
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss migraine prevention, specifically looking at different preventative medications available. If you have any questions or any topics you would like us to cover email : [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY PLEASE DONATE: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast
Published 10/14/19
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe discuss migraine prevention, specifically looking at lifestyle management and supplements. If you have any questions or any topics you would like us to cover email : [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY PLEASE DONATE: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast
Published 09/30/19
Dr Munro & Dr Briscoe tells you all you need to know about triptans and a fellow migraineur tells her story on taking triptans. If you have any questions or any topics you would like us to cover email : [email protected]. WE ARE A CHARITY PLEASE DONATE: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast
Published 09/16/19
This Migraine Awareness Week we have an extended episode with special guest, Iain Lee, sharing his experiences with migraine, expert advice from specialist doctors, and fellow migraine sufferers sharing their story of migraine and mental health. Learn more about Abi Stevens' fundraising exhibit: https://www.facebook.com/events/472670280236182/
Published 09/02/19