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Treatment Optimization and Medication Side Effects

July 2020, Episode 63: Do you feel your migraine treatment options are limited because you experience numerous side effects to multiple medications? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks to Dr. Vince Martin about how to optimize your treatment plan if you are…

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Migraine Disease and Anxiety

June 2020, Episode 62: Did you know that people living with migraine disease are more likely to experience anxiety and depression? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Vincent Martin discuss the relationship between migraine and anxiety.

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Perspectives from People with Migraine Disease

In recognition of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, the National Headache Foundation today announced findings from its Perspectives from People with Migraine survey, which highlights experiences of people with migraine disease, the tradeoffs made to manage their disease with current therapies…

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Vestibular Migraine

June 2020, Episode 61: Dr. Vincent Martin and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel discuss Vestibular Migraine. Do you experience dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness? You could be experiencing Vestibular Migraine.  

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Shelley’s Story of Resilience

I have lived with migraine for a decade but recently I went through a period of 2 years with chronic migraine and really difficult symptoms. My life was turned upside down and I was forced to slow down and make some tough choices to prioritize my wellbeing and promote my healing. I have learned a lot throughout this time and I have found there are silver linings to learning to live with migraine.

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“I Know Upon Awakening” by Kathy O’Shea

This is an excerpt of an essay which I included in the newly published (Kent State University Press, 2020) literary anthology on migraine, which I edited: “So Much More than a Headache: Understanding Migraine through Literature”

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Stephanie’s Story of Misdiagnosis

Have hope and be your own advocate!

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“I Know Upon Awakening” by Kathy O’Shea

In this excerpt from my essay “I Know Upon Awakening,” included in my new anthology “So Much More than a Headache:Understanding Migraine through Literature,” I describe what it’s like to wake up as a chronic migraineur.

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ELYXYB, The Newest Acute Migraine Treatment

June 2020, Episode 60: It is such an exciting time in headache medicine. In the past two years, we have seen incredible growth in the options available for the treatment of migraine disease and headache disorders. Dr. Timothy Smith and…

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Impact of COVID-19 on Clinical Trials

June 2020, Episode 59: In celebration of Clinical Trials Week, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks to Dr. Tim Smith about how the current ongoing migraine clinical trials and how they have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Will we see delays…

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2020 Headache Heroes Award Winners

2020 Headache Heroes Award Winners Healthcare Provider Winner: Dr. Stephen Herzog Patient Winner: Danielle Fancher Caregiver Winner: Dennis Rotondi  Advocate Winner: Eileen Brewer To celebrate the National Headache Foundation’s 50th anniversary, we wanted to recognize four Headache Heroes who have made a difference…

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Migraine and Mental Health Awareness

May 2020, Episode 58: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel gets the patient perspective from The Migraine Diva, Jaime Sanders. They discuss coping with the depression and anxiety that can so often accompany chronic migraine.

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