Migraine Disorders

Managing Migraine With A Primary Care Provider

110 views · 4h ago · 28:05

Guest: Caroline Stowe

In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O’Brien speaks with Caroline Stowe, DNP, FNP-BC, AQH, MSCP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with additional training in headache medicine, about managing migraine disease with the support of a primary care provider. With more than 40 million Americans living with migraine and fewer than 1,000 headache specialists, many people find it hard to access specialty care.

Triptans, DHE, and Ergotamine: Breaking Down the Original Acute Migraine Treatments

1.7K views · 1mo ago · 35:14

In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O’Brien talks with neurologist and headache medicine specialist Dr. Barbara Nye about the original acute migraine treatments: ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (DHE), and triptans (such as sumatriptan, rizatriptan, etc.). Dr. Nye shares the history and evolution of these treatments, including the formulations, delivery methods, how they work to break an attack, and who may benefit from adding them to their migraine toolbox.

Topics: Guest Introduction: Dr. Barbara Nye (Headache Specialist) · What Are Ergotamines? History of Ergotamine & Dihydroergotamine (DHE) · How Dihydroergotamine (DHE) Works in Migraine · Explaining the Phases of Migraine (Prodrome, Aura, Attack, Postdrome) · Best Use Cases for DHE: Wake-Up Headaches & Status Migrainosus · Delivery Methods: Oral, Nasal Sprays & Injections and Auto-Injectors

Post-Traumatic Headache - Chapter 2: Episode 9 - Explainer Video Series

929 views · 1mo ago · 4:06

Guest: Post-Traumatic Headache

Post-traumatic headache develops after an injury or trauma to the head, and can last anywhere from a few days to months or longer. Learn about the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, the acute and preventive treatment options available, and why working with a multidisciplinary care team is often the best approach for managing it in this quick explainer video.

Breaking Down Migraine Myths, Misconceptions, and Viral Hacks

1.3K views · 2mo ago · 33:11

In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien is joined by neurologist Dr. Jessica Lowe (@Doctor Brain Barbie) to debunk common migraine myths, explain viral migraine hacks, and share practical advice for safely consuming health information online.

Topics: Dr. Jessica Lowe AKA Doctor Brain Barbie goes viral · Myth: Every Migraine Includes a Headache · Myth: Migraine Always Feels the Same · Can Migraine Change as You Age? · Does Pregnancy Improve Migraine? · Did I Cause My Migraine Attack? Understanding An Attack vs. Disease

Migraine in Children - Chapter 7: Episode 3 - Explainer Video Series

399 views · 3mo ago · 3:27

Migraine can begin in childhood for about 10% of children. Learn about some of the common symptoms of migraine in children, what acute and preventive treatment options are available, and how parents can partner with clinicians and schools in this quick explainer video.

Understanding the Link Between Histamine, Allergies, and Migraine

2.4K views · 4mo ago · 26:49

Histamine is a hot topic in the migraine community. In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with neurologist Dr. Lauren Natbony to explore the relationship between histamine and migraine. Learn how histamine works in the body, why allergies and migraine often overlap, and whether antihistamines or low-histamine diets may help some people with migraine.

Topics: What is histamine? · How histamine affects migraine · When histamine becomes a problem · Why histamine is getting so much attention · Histamine, mast cells, and the migraine brain · Can antihistamines help migraine?