2018-10-03
Comparing CGRP blockers is the next big challenge for Migraine patients. Now that we have three new preventive options specifically designed for Migraine, we’re faced with that all-important question: Which one should we choose: Aimovig, Ajovy, or Emgality?Read More →
Strategies for Accessing CGRP Blocking Migraine Treatments
2018-10-03
Accessing CGRP blocking Migraine treatments can be a time-consuming, frustrating experience. Try these strategies to get long-term, affordable access to treatment.Read More →
NIH Grant Awarded for Development of New Migraine Treatment
2018-08-26
NIH awards grant to CerSci Therapeutics for a preclinical trial to explore the development of a potentially new Migraine treatment blocking the free radical, peroxynitrite. This is just the first of many new studies we can expect as researchers work to develop better, safer treatments for Migraine.Read More →
Anxiety Symptoms May Adversely Affect Migraine
2018-08-22
Everyone feels anxious on occasion. It's a normal, healthy emotion that alerts us to possible threats. It's only problematic when our natural alarm sounds during otherwise safe situations. Anxiety is one of several associated symptoms of a Migraine attack. After all, the pain and emotion pathways in the brain are closely linked.Read More →
Students with Migraine Deserve Better
2018-08-20
10% of all U.S. students under the age of 18 have migraine. The typical classroom environment is full of migraine triggers.
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SPG Microstimulator System Effective for Chronic Cluster Headache
2018-08-02
This is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Peter Goadsby. I had the privilege of meeting with him in San Francisco at the June 2018 AHS Scientific Meeting. In the interview, we discussed the recent results of the Autonomic Technologies CH-2 clinical trial of their sphenopalatine ganglion microstimulator system. Read More →
7 Steps to Advocating for Our Kids with Migraine
2018-07-11
Parents of kids with Migraine may feel the need to protect their children from triggers and stigma. Unfortunately, we can't protect them all the time.Read More →
Special Education Services for Students with Migraine
2018-07-10
If Migraine is interfering with your child's academic progress, special education services, such as an IEP or 504 Plan may offer a solution.Read More →
June 26th Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Post – Walking it Back
2018-07-07
When we make a special effort to come together, we are more powerful. Efforts that, in some way, reflect each other get more attention from the general public and are generally more effective. Sometimes we can best further the cause of Migraine advocacy by joining in on someone else's great idea. When we are unified, the message is magnified.Read More →