Do you struggle with the best way to treat migraine that occurs around the time of menstruation? Do providers shy away from discussions related to the use of hormones, oral contraceptives, and treatment of your menstrual migraine? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks to Dr. Jan Brandes…
The ironic tragedy of neurological disorders is that the human brain fails to comprehend itself. Unfortunately in the case of migraine disease, there has historically been a limited understanding of the underlying pathology of the disease. Even in the cases in which modern science has…
Does light, sound, or temperature trigger your migraine attacks? Environmental factors that can trigger a migraine attack include a change in climate or weather (such as a change in humidity or temperature), a change in altitude or barometric pressure, high winds, traveling, or a change…
Did you know that people living with migraine disease are more likely to experience anxiety and depression? In Episode 62 of Heads UP, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Vincent Martin discuss the relationship between migraine and anxiety.
Covid-19 is the most frightening viral illness to strike the world and has infected millions. It is a disorder with many presentations; most commonly cough, loss of taste and smell, sore throat, pneumonia, fever, disorders of clotting, and headache. A third of those with COVID-19…
Originally published by migraineheadacheawarenessmonth.org Today is the first day of National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. We are kicking off MHAM by recognizing Headache at Work Day to raise awareness for the need for employer accommodations for people living with headache diseases. The impact of…
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.
Q. I have been following the Headache Predictor on AccuWeather and find that many times it is consistent with my migraine attacks. I manage a detailed diary of potential triggers, including barometric pressure, but I am unable to identify weather-related triggers. Can you inform me…
How has the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic impacted people with headache and migraine disorders? A new report from TheraSpecs® Company suggests that the changes and disruptions to daily life brought on by COVID-19 have not been particularly kind to those with neurological conditions. In fact, symptoms…
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