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Rare Migraine Types: Vestibular, Hemiplegic, Complicated

Key Questions
  • When a patient presents with severe dizziness and vertigo symptoms, what’s going on?
  • What are the most effective treatments for the stroke-like symptoms of Hemiplegic Migraine?
  • How does a brainstem aura affect our speech, smell and sound senses?
Interview Notes

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How Pain Works in the Migraine Brain

Key Questions
  • Does pain provide any benefit to those of us living with chronic migraine?
  • What is the difference between acute or episodic pain and chronic pain?
  • Do men and women register pain differently?
  • How does pain change the brain?
  • Is pain detected in brain imaging?
  • What happens when a pain cycle is activated?
  • Is there any evidence that chronic migraine is associated with premature aging of the brain?
  • How is migraine pain correlated with other pain conditions a patient may have?
  • What are some ways of dealing with chronic pain?
Interview Notes

Migraine at Work: Issues and Progress

Key Questions
  • What is the Eurolight study and what were the key findings?
  • What is the My Migraine Voice study and what were the key findings?
  • How prevalent is migraine in the workplace?
  • What are some qualities that make those with migraine great employees?
  • What are some ways to discuss your migraine condition with your employer?
  • What work is being done to change healthcare programs and sick leave policies for those with migraine and headache disease?
  • What are some ways to change public perception of migraine?
  • What wellness programs have been introduced to help employees with migraine?
  • What workplace changes have been made to accommodate employees with migraine?
  • What kinds of costs do employers potentially face in hiring workers with migraine?
Interview Notes