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The Migraine Minute provides weekly updates in migraine research and news hosted by Molly O'Brien of the Association of Migraine Disorders.

  1. MAR 20

    Sinus Infection or Migraine? New HEADS Registry Findings

    Facial pain or pressure? It might not be a sinus infection. New findings from AMD's HEADS Registry suggest migraine may be behind these symptoms for some. Molly O'Brien breaks down the research in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aE9Dis Do you have sinus pain, dizziness, or ringing in the ears? The HEADS Registry is collecting patient experiences to improve care. Learn more: migrainedisorders.org/heads-registry Creative Commons: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  2. MAR 6

    This Treatment Cuts Migraine Days in Diverse Populations

    Analysis of the COMPEL study shows that onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) can help reduce migraine days, lower migraine-related disability, and improve quality of life in diverse populations of chronic migraine patients. Molly O'Brien breaks down the data in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: https://bit.ly/4trLxyK Researchers acknowledge that the term "race" doesn't accurately capture diverse cultural differences, noting that future research should distinguish between race and ethnicity. *This content is not sponsored and is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Migraine Disorders for BOTOX® products.

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  3. FEB 20 ·  VIDEO

    Migraine-Related Dizziness? Vestibular Rehab Shows Promise

    Can vestibular rehab help vestibular migraine? A new review suggests that it may ease dizziness and improve daily functioning. Molly O'Brien breaks down the information in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: https://bit.ly/4aOHo18 Script: A new review published in Headache, The Journal of Head and Face Pain, looked at whether or not vestibular rehabilitation could be effective for vestibular migraine. Researchers looked at seven studies involving more than 400 people with VM. The studies focused on how dizziness affects daily life, using a standardized questionnaire called the Dizziness Handicap Inventory. Overall, people who did vestibular rehab saw improvements in dizziness and quality of life. Results differed from study to study, so additional research is needed to confirm the benefits and figure out which exercises are most helpful.

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  4. FEB 6 ·  VIDEO

    Migraine Drug May Help Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep

    Migraine preventive treatment benefits may go beyond fewer headache days. A new study links erenumab to improved symptoms of anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality in some people with migraine. Molly O'Brien has the details in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: https://bit.ly/3LJl3r7 Script: A new study suggests that one migraine treatment may offer benefits beyond less headache days. Researchers found that the CGRP monoclonal antibody erenumab, sold under the brand name Aimovig, not only reduces migraine frequency… but may improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality in some adults with migraine. Participants took 140MG of erenumab monthly. Over the course of the 24 weeks those who had at least a 50 percent drop in monthly migraine days ALSO saw improved anxiety, depression, and sleep quality.  The authors say improvements are likely driven by better migraine control rather than a direct effect of the medication. Researchers also say this study highlights how good migraine prevention may improve overall well-being and quality of life.

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  5. JAN 23

    Study Reveals Common, Early Migraine Warning Signs

    In a study published in Headache, researchers identified 36 symptoms that can appear hours before a migraine attack. In this MM news update, Molly O'Brien highlights the most common symptoms, when they occur, and how recognizing these early signs can help people better treat their migraine attacks. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ozrewr Transcript: A new study published in Headache is among the first to explore the migraine prodrome from the patient's perspective. Researchers held in-depth interviews with 20 people who have migraine, all to better understand what happens before the headache phase begins and how bothersome those symptoms are. The study identified 36 prodrome symptoms…. with nausea, fatigue, sensitivity to light and sound, neck pain/stiffness, irritability, dizziness or vertigo, sensitivity to temperature, brain fog, and trouble concentrating being the most commonly reported. On average, each participant experienced about 13 prodrome symptoms. And, 72% of prodrome symptoms occurred one to six hours before the onset of head pain. The study authors say understanding these early signs may help determine a treatment window…. And if patients can use treatment before severe pain begins, there is potential to reduce migraine burden. That's your MM news update. I'm Molly O'Brien.

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  6. JAN 9

    What the Migraine Community Knows About Migraine Progression

    Our recent survey shows some people aren't aware migraine can progress—and many fear their attacks can get worse. Molly O'Brien breaks down the survey results in this MM news update. Do you worry about pain and symptoms getting worse? Let us know in the comments. Learn more: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/migraine-disorders/migraine-treatments/ Transcript: Did you know that migraine can be a progressive disease? For some people, attacks can become more frequent, and symptoms or pain may worsen over time. People may even transition from episodic to chronic migraine. The Association of Migraine Disorders held a survey to see how much the migraine community knows about the potential for progression. Among 459 respondents, 18% did not know that migraine could worsen over time.  50% were aware but hadn't always realized it could progress or become more severe. 68% said they were moderately to extremely worried that their migraine frequency or severity might increase. While migraine doesn't get worse for everyone, proper treatment can help prevent progression.  If you're nervous about your attacks getting worse, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider and visit AMD's treatments page to learn more. That's your MM news update, I'm Molly O'Brien.

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  7. 12/05/2025

    Update on Migraine Treatment During Pregnancy

    Treating migraine in pregnancy can be challenging since many drugs carry risks. The good news is that the FDA updated precautions on a drug-free wearable device. Molly O'Brien has the story in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: http://bit.ly/4mMtfo1  Script: The FDA recently updated its precautionary language on the Nerivio neuromodulation device… removing the note that it has not been studied for use during pregnancy. Based on a 2023 study published in Headache, the FDA changed the precaution to: "Users should consult their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or intend to get pregnant prior to using the device."  As we previously reported in an August 2023 Migraine Minute News update, the study's results suggest that the Nerivio device is a safe treatment for migraine during pregnancy, does not increase the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, and may offer a drug-free treatment option for migraine during pregnancy.

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  8. 11/14/2025

    Study Says Cannabis Shows Promise for Migraine Relief

    First-of-its-kind study: A new study suggests that a combination of THC + CBD works better than placebo, THC alone, or CBD alone for reducing migraine pain and symptoms. Molly O'Brien breaks it down in this Migraine Minute News Update. Read More: https://bit.ly/4qvpuWo Script: For the first time, researchers tested cannabis in a placebo-controlled trial for migraine… and results suggest it could be effective. A recent study found that when treating migraine attacks, a vaporized combination of THC and CBD worked better than THC alone, CBD alone, or a placebo. THC alone helped with pain, but not other symptoms, while CBD alone did not show any benefit. Study participants who used the THC/CBD combination also saw improvements in light and sound sensitivity, but not nausea or vomiting. No serious adverse events were reported. In an interview with MedScape, one researcher noted that people experienced benefits without using higher, recreational doses of cannabis.

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