Expert Tips to Manage Persistent Migraine Pain
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Key Questions
- What is allodynia?
- How common is allodynia in migraine patients?
- Does allodynia continue in between attacks?
- How does migraine cause allodynia in some people?
- What is central sensitization? How does it develop from migraine?
- How do people with migraine get stuck in a chronic pain cycle?
- What are the risk factors of chronic pain?
- How can the cycle of chronic migraine be broken?
- What changes have the biggest impact in migraine management?
- What’s the difference between nociceptive and neuropathic pain?
- What is fibromyalgia?
- What are the similarities between allodynia and fibromyalgia?
- How might insurance affect what treatment your doctor prescribes?
- How many people with migraine have fibromyalgia?
- What type of health care professional should people with both migraine and fibromyalgia see?
- How can we help coordinate our own care between doctors? What are the roles of the doctor and the patient?
- How does having both fibromyalgia and migraine affect the patient?
- Are there medications that can treat both migraine and fibromyalgia at the same time?
- When is the best time to take medication for pain when it’s 24/7?
Interview Notes
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Treatments Mentioned
- Acupunture
- Biofeedback
- Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
- Gepants
- Infusions of intravenous Injectables
- Lifestyle factors (sleep)
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Neuromodulation
- NSAIDs
- Relaxation breathing
- Triptans
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Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN
Director
MedStar Georgetown Headache Center, Washington, DC
Dr. Jessica Ailani is board certified in neurology, with added certifications in neurology and headache. She is a professor of clinical neurology and vice co-chair of strategic planning for MedStar’s Georgetown University Hospital.
In addition, she is director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center. She is a specialist in headache and women’s health and is dedicated to patient education. Dr. Ailani is also a member of several professional societies, including the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology.
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