Archives: Summit Talks

Interview Notes

• Vincent T. Martin, MD
• UC Health Headache and Facial Pain Center
• The National Headache Foundation
• American Headache Society
• American College of Physicians
• Migraine University – National Headache Foundation
• Primary Care Migraine – National Headache Foundation
• Study: “Clinical use of omega-3 fatty acids in migraine”
• Study: “Dietary alteration of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for headache reduction in adults with migraine: Randomized controlled trial”
• Study: “Early and long period follow-up results of low glycemic index diet for migraine prophylaxis”
• Study: “Diet and headache: Part 1”
• Study: “Diet and headache: Part 2”

Treatments Mentioned

• Amitriptyline
• Anti-inflammatories
• Atogepant (Qulipta)
• Bifidobacterium
• CGRP small-molecule receptor antagonists (gepants)
• Compazine (Prochlorperazine)
• Diet
• Erenumab (Aimovig)
• Exercise
• Lactobacillus
• Metoclopramide (Reglan)
• Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Probiotics
• Stress management
• Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Triptans
• Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy)

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.

Interview Notes

• Rebecca Burch, MD
• American Migraine Foundation
• International Headache Society: tension-type headache
• Study: “MOTS trial: Comparing ways to manage symptoms for patients who have chronic migraine and frequent medication use”
• Study: “Chronic daily headache prophylaxis with tizanidine: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter outcome study”

Treatments Mentioned

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Acupuncture
• Analgesics
• Biofeedback
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Craniosacral therapy
• Epsom salt bath
• Essential oils
• Exercise
• Heat
• Ice
• Lifestyle management
• Massage
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction
• Mirtazapine
• NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin)
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Self-massage
• Sleep
• Tizanidine
• Tricyclic antidepressant (amitriptyline)
• Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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.

Interview Notes

• Paul G. Mathew, MD
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• American Migraine Foundation
• The  Headache Foundation
• Blog: Harvard Health Blog
• Article:  “Snored to Death: The Symptoms and Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea”
• Article:  “Spinning Out of Control: Vertigo”

Treatments Mentioned

• Acid blockers
• Anti-nausea medication
• Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid/ASA)
• Barbiturates
• Butalbital
• Caffeine
• CGRP small-molecule receptor antagonists (gepants)
• Combination analgesics
• Excedrin Migraine (acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine)
• Fioricet (acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine)
• Fiorinal (aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine)
• Naproxen
• NSAIDs
• Omeprazole
• OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
• Promethazine
• Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
• Sumatriptan
• Treximet (naproxen and sumatriptan)
• Triptans
• Tylenol (acetaminophen or paracetamol)

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.

Interview Notes

• Study: “How does the brain change in chronic migraine? Developing disease biomarkers”
• Study: “Biomarkers of migraine: An integrated evaluation of preclinical and clinical findings”
• midolordeabceza.org

Treatments Mentioned

• CGRP inhibitors

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.

Interview Notes

• Human Migraine Research Unit
• Danish Headache Center
• Study: “Migraine in older adults”
• Study: “Functional connectivity and cognitive impairment in migraine with and without aura”
• X (Twitter): @MessoudAshina

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.

Interview Notes

• James N. Baraniuk, MD
• International Headache Society criteria for migraine
• International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (IACFS/ME)
• Article: “Blood Test May Detect Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
• Study: “Beyond bones: The relevance of variants of connective tissue (hypermobility) to fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and controversies surrounding diagnostic classification: an observational study”
• 2014 IACFS/ME Clinician Primer
• PubMed
• clinicaltrials.gov

Treatments Mentioned

• Activity pacing
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Antioxidants
• Biofeedback
• Brain retraining
• Carnitine
• CGRP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
• Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
• Ergot alkaloids
• Hydration
• N-acetyl cysteine
• Occupational therapy
• Pregabalin
• Psychotherapy
• Rest
• SSRIs
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Tricyclic antidepressants

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.

Interview Notes

• Trauma Healing Accelerated 
• Somatic Experiencing International 
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Dr. Gabor Maté
• Guide: “Steps to Identify and Heal Trauma”
• Study: “Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults”

Treatments Mentioned

• Magnesium
• Somatic work
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
• Zinc

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.

Interview Notes

• Fred Cohen, MD
• Miles for Migraine
• American Migraine Foundation
• National Headache Foundation 
• American Headache Society
• Survey Report: “Medical Devices for Migraine and Other Headache Disorders”

Treatments Mentioned

• Acupressure
• Acupuncture
• Atogepant (Qulipta)
• CEFALY
• Deep breathing
• Eptinezumab (Vyepti)
• Erenumab (Aimovig)
• Fremanezumab (Ajovy)
• Galcanezumab (Emgality)
• gammaCore Sapphire
• Gargling
• Humming
• Implantable devices
• Nerivio
• Relivion MG
• Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT)
• SAVI Dual Migraine Therapy
• Sumatriptan
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy)
• Zavegepant (Zavzpret)

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.

Interview Notes

• Migraine Canada
• Canadian Headache Society
• Migraine Québec
• neurosymptoms.org
• App: Canadian Migraine Tracker
• Book: The Body Keeps the Score

Treatments Mentioned

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• ACE inhibitors
• Acetaminophen with caffeine
• Advil
• Amitriptyline
• Analgesics
• Antidepressants
• Antiemetics
• Antiepileptics
• Anti-inflammatories
• Butterbur (Petadolex)
• Caffeine
• Calcium channel blockers
• Candesartan (Atacand)
• CGRP inhibitors
• CGRP small-molecule receptor antagonists (gepants)
• Chiropractic
• Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy – insomnia (CBT-I)
• Contraception
• Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
• Dimenhydrinate (Gravol/Dramamine in the U.S./U.K.)
• Dopamine blockers (IV)
• Earplugs
• Essential oils
• Exercise
• Feverfew (grande chamomile)
• Gabapentinoids
• Ginger
• Headache diary
• Heat
• Ice
• Kinesiologist
• Lasmiditan (Reyvow)
• Magnesium citrate
• Magnesium glycinate
• Masks
• Meditation
• Melatonin
• Memantine (Namenda)
• Mint rollers
• Naproxen
• OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
• Metoclopramide (Metonia)
• Osteopathy
• Pain reprocessing therapy (PRT)
• Personal trainers
• Pet therapy
• Physiotherapist (physical therapist)
• Talk therapy
• Triptans
• Tylenol
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D
• Yoga

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.

Interview Notes

• Yeshiva University
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• X (Twitter): @sengelizabeth

Treatments Mentioned

• Aerobic activity
• Behavioral activation
• Biofeedback
• Strength training
• Stress management
• Yoga (seated or standing)

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.