Paula’s Migraine Journey, Secrets & Next Steps
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Key Questions
- How long does it typically take to receive a correct diagnosis after the first migraine attack?
- What is an inpatient headache clinic, and what kinds of treatments are offered during a stay?
- Why is it important to share all current medications with every practitioner?
- What are the most frequently asked questions in the migraine community?
- What should people do if they feel like they’ve tried everything?
- What is the World Health Education Foundation, and what does it do?
- What are some ways people with migraine can get involved in advocacy, education, and online communities?
Interview Notes
- Paula Dumas
- Migraine Again
- World Health Education Foundation
- Migraine at Work
- LinkedIn: Paula K. Dumas
- Facebook: Paula K. Dumas
- Instagram: @pauladumasauthor
Treatments Mentioned
- Art therapy
- Biofeedback
- Diet
- Exercise
- Inpatient hospitalization
- Massage therapy
- Sleep management
- Staying up to date on the latest migraine research
- Support groups
Please note: The Migraine World Summit’s aim is to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, independent of bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan.
Paula K. Dumas
Author, Producer & Health Advocate
World Health Education Foundation
Paula K. Dumas, founder of MigraineAgain.com, is a lifelong migraine warrior who shifted her focus from a successful career at CNN, Apple, and Disney to health advocacy. Once suffering from chronic migraine attacks 25 days a month, she reduced her frequency to less than one day a month and now helps others do the same.
Paula has served on the board of the American Migraine Foundation and is active in global advocacy with the Coalition for the Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP) and the International Headache Society. She and her husband lobby on Capitol Hill through the U.S. Headache on the Hill event, advocating for legislative support for those with migraine.
She has spoken at major forums such as the International Headache Academy and the Migraine World Summit. Paula co-authored the Chronic Migraine Epidemiology and Outcomes (CaMEO) and My Migraine Voice studies, which examine how migraine affects lives globally. She has also produced more than 200 videos, interviews, and podcasts; authored more than 300 articles; and co-founded the World Health Education Foundation, organizing one of the largest in-person events ever for migraine, the Migraine World Summit Onstage.
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