In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Elizabeth Leroux, MD, a headache specialist, former president of the Canadian Headache Society, and founder of Migraine Canada.

Join Joe and Dr. Leroux as they talk about starting migraine associations in Canada, the obstacles providers have when getting patients their treatments, and the important work being done by Migraine Canada.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:55- Joe kicks off the episode by asking Dr. Leroux about her own experience with migraine

03:16- Dr. Leroux tells Joe about vestibular migraine

03:51- Dr. Leroux tells why she pursued a career in neurology and what drew her into helping be a leader in Canadian migraine advocacy

06:41- Joe asks Dr. Leroux what challenges patients face when trying to access treatments, and how much time is spent advocating for patients

08:58- Joe and Dr. Leroux talk about the mountains of paperwork one needs to complete in order to get proper care

13:49- Dr. Leroux shares what is exciting her the most about the work Migraine Canada is accomplishing

16:38- Joe asks Dr. Leroux to share what she wants people around the world to know about migraine and related diseases

21:22- Joe tells Dr. Leroux about a recent migraine attack, that without the proper treatment, would have had him out for a day or two

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