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Rachel’s Invisible Pain

I decided to share “My Migraine Story” on my 44th birthday because far too many people suffer from the invisible pain of migraines and we need to share our stories so that others can understand our experiences.

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New Drug Data Alert – Atogepant

August 2020, Episode 69: New data was revealed this month on the upcoming gepant indicated for migraine prevention called Atogepant. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel questions Dr. Tim Smith about its safety and effectiveness. How will we take it and how often?…

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The Latest Data on Combining Botox With Anti-CGRP Medications

August 2020, Episode 68: There has been much debate about combination therapy with Botox and anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies including Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality. The two medications were not originally studied together leaving physicians uncertain about prescribing practices and many insurance…

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Changes to Migraine Disease During Menopause

July 2020, Episode 66: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Jan Brandes address what to expect from your migraine pattern in perimenopause and menopause and what to do about it. Do you know how your migraine pattern might change as you…

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A Call to Action to Achieve Equity in Headache Medicine

July 2020, Episode 64: Discover the importance of having your voice be heard. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Larry Charleston IV, discuss a timely Request for Information (RFI) from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) on the…

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Environmental & Physical Factors

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…

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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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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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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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Resilience and Migraine Disease

May 2020, Episode 57: Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Resilience is one of the key components to living a successful life with migraine disease and other headache disorders. In honor of this special month, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Headache Psychologist…

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Migraine and Moms, Raising the Next Generation of Advocates

May 2020, Episode 56: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Shirley Kessel, Executive Director of Miles for Migraine discuss what it is like being moms with migraine and raising children with migraine disease. How do we empower our families who are impacted…

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