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Spotlight on Migraine® Association of Migraine Disorders®
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- Health & Fitness
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4.6 • 28 Ratings
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Through personal stories and interviews with experts, we expose the true scope of migraine by exploring symptoms, treatments, research topics and more.
Formerly known as Shades of Migraine.
Video versions of the Spotlight on Migraine® Podcast can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MigraineEquivalent/videos
*The contents of this podcast/video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute medical or legal advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The speaker does not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.
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Migraine and Medical Gaslighting
Has a doctor ever dismissed you or made you second guess yourself? Have you ever left an appointment thinking, maybe it is all in my head? You might have experienced medical gaslighting. In this episode, licensed clinical health psychologist Dr. Melissa Geraghty explains what medical gaslighting is and the harm it can cause. She talks about red flags to watch out for and offers suggestions for what to do if you encounter medical gaslighting.
Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep7-migraine-and-medical-gaslighting
*The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk. -
What to Know About The Migraine Prodrome
Yawning, food cravings, mood changes, these could be signs you are in the prodrome or first phase of a migraine attack. In this episode, Dr. Anna Pace discusses what happens in our brain during the prodrome and the symptoms that can occur. And if you’ve ever wondered if eating chocolate triggers a migraine attack you’ll want to hear what she has to say about prodrome food cravings.
Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep6-migraine-prodrome/
*The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk. -
PACAP as a Future Migraine Treatment Target
In this episode, leading researcher Dr. Messoud Ashina explains what PACAP is and how it is involved in migraine pathophysiology. He also talks about how it differs from CGRP and why it could be a promising treatment target for migraine and other headache disorders.
Read the transcript at www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep5-pacap-as-a-future-migraine-target
*The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk. -
Hemiplegic Migraine & Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS)
In this episode, dive deeper into the world of migraine disease as we explore Hemiplegic Migraine and Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS). Dr. Thomas Berk unpacks the intricacies of these diseases and their differences, while Cannon Hodge shares her personal journey living with MUMS.
Read the transcript at migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep4-hemiplegic-migraine-and-mums
*The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk. -
Conquering Dizziness: Vestibular Symptoms, Vestibular Migraine, and How to Manage
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, vestibular physical therapist, Dr. Madison Oak, discusses the vestibular system and vestibular therapy. She talks about common vestibular symptoms, including dizziness, vestibular migraine, and offers strategies for how to cope.
Read the transcript at migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep3-conquering-dizziness
*The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk. -
Physical Therapy as a Migraine Treatment
In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, Sam Kelokates, P.T., D.P.T. explains how physical therapy can be an option for people living with migraine, physical therapy techniques, potential benefits, and how to get started.
More ways to tune in: www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s6ep2-physical-therapy
*The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.
Customer Reviews
Very informative
Wonderful, informative, presented so all can understand options available for those with migraine disease. Packs a lot of info in a short period of time....thank you
Must hear
I really like this short format and the range of topics- some of them surprising. I look forward to what is coming next.