Episodes
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 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...
Published 07/26/22
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 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...
Published 06/28/22
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 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...
Published 06/14/22
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 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...
Published 05/17/22
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 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...
Published 05/03/22
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 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...
Published 04/11/22
Migraine can have a profound impact on employees and employers. Paula Dumas, the President of World Health Education Foundation explores the impact migraine can have on businesses and explains her organization's strategy for producing healthier workplaces. *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...
Published 03/21/22
How can we build resilience against mouth, jaw and facial pain? Orofacial pain specialist Dr. James Hawkins offers self care techniques to help manage both temporomandibular disorder and headache.  *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....
Published 02/14/22
Could virtual reality be an at home treatment for migraine? Dr. Laura Garcia with Applied VR explains how virtual reality can help adjust cognitive, emotional and physical responses to chronic pain. *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....
Published 02/07/22
Managing a healthy sleep schedule can be difficult. Adding a chronic pain condition makes it that much harder. Stay tuned as Dr. Stephen Bender explains sleep disruptions, the impact sleep can have on migraine, and strategies for improving this relationship.⁠ *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...
Published 01/25/22
Light sensitivity is one of the most common migraine symptoms but why does it happen? Find out as Dr. Rani Banik explains causes of light sensitivity, as well as tips for managing this symptom. *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...
Published 01/10/22
We know migraine is often associated with visual symptoms but how do those symptoms differ from visual snow syndrome? Find out as Dr. Charles Shidlofsky describes visual snow symptoms, the syndromes overlap with migraine, possible treatments for both conditions and more.  *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...
Published 12/27/21
Dr. Phil Harrington joins us to discuss the therapeutic benefits of laser treatments. He explains safety, describes how the therapy works and discusses how it can be beneficial for those with migraine. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 12/13/21
Dr. Roni Sharon's presentation informs us about the newly approved Relivion neuromodulation device for the treatment of migraine. He talks about how the device works to reduce migraine symptoms, their phone app that accompanies the device, efficacy and statistics. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at...
Published 11/15/21
In this episode, we speak to Dr. Chan and Dr. Chambers about long haul COVID and headaches. They discuss how COVID may cause long haul headaches, who is more likely to be diagnosed with COVID headaches and ways to prevent COVID-19. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 11/02/21
In this episode, Dr. Schim joins us to discuss Trudhesa, a newly approved abortive migraine treatment option. He explains the technology behind this new administration method for Dihydroergotamine nasal spray as well as efficacy and safety data. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 10/25/21
Ever wondered which vitamins and supplements are most beneficial for migraine? Dr. Margaret Slavin discusses how taking vitamins, minerals and supplements can be used to prevent and manage migraine. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 10/18/21
Do we have three brains? Dr. Trupti Gokani says yes! In this episode, Dr Gokani describes the connection between migraine and the gut. She also explains the responsibilities of our three brains, The Thinking Brain, The Feeling Brain and The Doing Brain. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 10/04/21
Have a question about CBD? Learn best practices for implementing this natural therapy into your migraine management regimen as Dr. Bonni Goldstein joins us on Spotlight on Migraine. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 09/27/21
Dr. Shin Beh's presentation discusses the significance of the vagus nerve and how the non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation helps migraine specifically vestibular migraine. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 09/06/21
In this episode, pharmacist Heba Hani joins us to explain the importance of including a pharmacist in your migraine care team and how they can be used as a resource for those living with migraine. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 08/23/21
In this episode we are speaking with Dr. Ulka Agarwal about the benefits of a plant-based diet for migraine and overall health. Dr. Agarwal explains how a plant-based diet can improve migraine and provides tips for implementing this diet. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 07/26/21
In this episode, Dr. Steven Bender discusses the normal function of the temporomandibular joint, symptoms of TMD, as well as the overlap between TMD and migraine. He also explains ways to manage TMD and how to find the correct specialist. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 07/13/21
In this episode, Dr. Teixido discusses the various migraine symptoms within the ear and explains why these symptoms occur. He then describes treatments for ear symptoms and other related ear disorders. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 06/28/21
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Geraghty discusses how people can use Acceptance and Commitment therapy to help navigate their migraine and chronic pain journeys. *This podcast is intended for general purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. AMD and the speaker do not endorse any treatment, products, procedures, opinions mentioned. Reliance on any information is at your own risk.
Published 06/14/21