Migraine Care for Busy People: New Online Health Solutions

Interview Notes

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.

Practical Changes to Reduce Migraine Frequency

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned  
  • Magnesium
  • Melatonin
  • SEEDS lifestyle factors (sleep, exercise, eat healthy, diary, stress management)

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.

How to Avoid or Prepare for the ER

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • Antiemetics 
  • Cooling patches
  • Cryotherapy
  • Dexamethasone (Decadron)
  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • Ginger chews
  • Headache Hat
  • Ketorolac (Toradol)
  • Magnesium
  • Methylated rubs
  • Migraine glasses
  • Neuromodulation devices
  • Peppermint
  • Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
  • Promethazine (Phenergan) 
  • Saline

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.

Psychedelics for the Treatment of Headache Disorders

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • Butterbur
  • Cannabis
  • CBD
  • Feverfew
  • Ketamine
  • LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
  • Mescaline
  • Peyote
  • Psilocybin
  • Psychedelics

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.

Nondrug Migraine Treatments That Work

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Acupressure
  • Acupuncture
  • Biobehavioral therapy
  • Biofeedback
  • Craniosacral therapy (CST)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Green light therapy (Allay Lamp)
  • Guided breathing
  • Guided meditation
  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
  • Neuromodulation devices
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Relaxation therapy
  • Spinal Therapy

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.

Innovations in Migraine Treatment & Therapies

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned 
  • Atogepant (Qulipta)
  • Biofeedback
  • Cefaly
  • CGRP inhibitors
  • CGRP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
  • CGRP receptor antagonists (gepants)
  • Cove
  • Digital therapeutics
  • DHE (Dihydroergotamine)
  • DHE mesylate (Trudhesa)
  • Eptinezumab (Vyepti)
  • gammaCore
  • Juva for migraine app
  • Migraine Buddy app
  • Nerivio
  • Neuromodulation devices
  • OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
  • Relivion MG
  • Rimegepant (Nurtec)
  • SAVI Dual (previously eNeura sTMS)
  • Telehealth
  • Triptans
  • Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy)
  • Zavegepant

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.

Why Sleep Problems Plague Kids & Adults With Migraine

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Melatonin
  • Sleep hygiene (e.g., darkness, quiet, cooler temperature)

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.

Improving Continuous Headache Disorders

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Diuretics
  • Epidural blood patch
  • Ibuprofen
  • NSAIDs
  • Opioids
  • Shunts
  • Topiramate (Topamax)
  • Triptans

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.

Sinus Headache Misdiagnosis & Treatment

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • Antibiotics
  • Antihistamines
  • Azelastine (Optivar)
  • Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
  • Decongestants
  • Fexofenadine (Allegra)
  • Fluticasone (Flonase)
  • Loratadine (Claritin)
  • Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
  • Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
  • Sinus surgery
  • Steroid nasal sprays

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.

Balancing Hormones for Migraine Management

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • Bioidentical estrogen
  • Bioidentical progesterone
  • Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus)
  • Contraceptive hormones
  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
  • Menopausal replacement therapy (MHT)
  • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Synthetic estrogen (ethinyl estradiol)
  • Synthetic progestogen

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.

Highlights Webinar – 2023

Coming up on Day 9 is the Summit Highlights Webinar!

Time: March 16 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time (New York)

We’ll share highlights from the experts, recap some of the most important insights we discovered this year, and interact with attendees in our live chat.

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Webinar Details [full version unlocked!]

We invite you to join event hosts, Paula and Carl, for the 2023 Summit Highlights Live Webinar. You’ll get a recap of all 32 interviews, interact with other Summit attendees, and review the latest information and insights from this year’s presentations.

Background

The 2023 Highlights Webinar was an interactive session recorded in March 2023. We hope you’ll find that this webinar provides some answers and inspiration to help you lead a life with less pain.

The webinar also included highlights from the expert interviews, practical tips, and takeaways with some of the most important insights from this year’s Summit.

How to Get Back From Chronic to Episodic Migraine

Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
  • CGRP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
  • CGRP receptor antagonists (gepants)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Exercise
  • Infusion treatments
  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness
  • NSAIDs
  • Tai chi
  • Triptans
  • 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.