Podcast 9 | National Headache Foundation

Treating Migraine With Infusions

March 2022, Episode 116: In this week’s episode of Heads UP Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. discusses infusions with Dr. Merle Diamond, MD. What infusions are used to break a migraine cycle and why? What medicines are sometimes added together in the…

The Role of Genetics in Migraine

March 2022, Episode 115: How many of your relatives are affected by migraine? A recently published study found 123 genetic loci associated with migraine. This is nearly 40 more than were previously recognized. In this episode of Heads UP, Lindsay…

Think Talk Treat Migraine

March 2022, Episode 114: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel welcomed Dr. Bert Vargas to discuss Think Talk Treat Migraine (or the T3 Program for short) sponsored by Eli Lilly. It is a well-documented fact that migraine is an underdiagnosed condition and that…

Important Information for Parents, Students and Teachers About Managing Migraine at School

February 2022, Episode 113: The Migraine at School Program is in place to make sure every student has the opportunity to flourish at school. In this week’s episode of Heads UP Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. chats with Amy Graham and Elizabeth…

Access to Care – A Discussion on the NHF’s Position Statement on Migraine Treatment

February 2022, Episode 112: For too long, migraine patients have been treated differently than others with medical issues as it relates to access to prescription medications. The National Headache Foundation advocates that payers adopt care models that are patient-centric, where…

Low-Pressure Headache – Finding the Leak

January 2022, Episode 111: Do you know the symptoms of low-pressure headache or spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH)? Often it presents with a chronic headache that is better when you lie down and worse when you sit up and gets progressively…

Topiramate vs Erenumab

January 2022, Episode 110: The HER-MES trial is a newly published study comparing the tolerability and efficacy of topiramate (Topamax) and erenumab (Aimovig). The results of this trial could impact prescribing practices and payor policies. Tune in this afternoon for…

DATA Alert on Intranasal Zavegepant

January 2022, Episode 109: New Data Alert on the Up-and-Coming Migraine Medication: Intranasal Zavegepant. While not yet approved for release, intranasal zavegepant has shown promise in some interesting and unique data points in the relief of acute migraine. What is…

Alcohol-Related Headache

December 2021, Episode 108: Is it a migraine triggered by alcohol? Or is it a hangover? Tricks to prevent and stop alcohol-related headache during the holidays. In this episode of Heads UP – Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. talks to Merle Diamond,…

Advocacy and Your Wellness Plan

November 2021, Episode 107: Can Advocacy be part of your wellness plan? What if you are currently not healthy enough to be an advocate? What does advocacy mean to you and what is the path to migraine, headache, or chronic…

How to Use a Headache Diary

November 2021, Episode 105: Should you keep a headache or migraine diary? Or do you think that focusing on your pain/pain level every day leads to a negative mindset and makes you feel worse? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Cynthia…

Cooking for the Holidays with the Dizzy Cook

November 2021, Episode 106: We are sooooo excited about this episode of Heads UP! Dr. Lindsay Weitzel welcomes the Dizzy Cook, Alicia Wolf. Alicia shows us how to make the perfect migraine-friendly soup for the holidays.

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