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 work best. If you’ve ever opened your eyes to pounding pain, this episode is for you.

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*This independent podcast is sponsored in part by Tonix Pharmaceuticals. However, it does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Migraine Disorders for Tonix’s products. 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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 down the differences between disability benefits, including long-term disability (LTD), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Dabdoub also shares expert tips on filing a migraine-related disability claim, handling denials, gathering supportive medical evidence, and navigating the process. 

For more ways to view, visit: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s7ep3-migraine-disability-benefits/

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*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 your symptoms.

Read the transcript: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s7ep2-left-vs-right-migraine-attacks/

Consider donating to support the podcast: https://give.migrainedisorders.org/

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 effective treatment options, and discusses the latest research on early attack management. Plus, learn about other treatments that may help relieve neck pain. 

Read the transcript: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s7ep1-migraine-and-neck-pain/

Consider making a donation to help support the podcast: https://give.migrainedisorders.org/

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 sensitivities and offers insight on ways to manage them.

This content was produced with financial support from Neura Health and is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Migraine Disorders for Neura Health's services.

Read the transcript at https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep11-migraine-sensitivity/

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 treatment. She discusses the admission criteria, what to expect during your stay, available treatment options, and more.

Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep10-inpatient-treatments 

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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, Dr. Joshi offers some suggestions for how to help manage migraine symptoms when you know a big change in weather or barometric pressure is coming.

Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep9-weather-barometric-pressure

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 is and the harm it can cause. She talks about red flags to watch out for and offers suggestions for what to do if you encounter medical gaslighting.

Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep7-migraine-and-medical-gaslighting

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 a migraine attack you’ll want to hear what she has to say about prodrome food cravings.

Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep6-migraine-prodrome/

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

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 www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep5-pacap-as-a-future-migraine-target

*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 and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.