Migraines Headaches Videos
Migraine Is Too Much
- How Migraine Infusion Therapy Works
Jessica Ailani, MD, a headache specialist, can't imagine treating migraine without IV drugs.
- My So-Called Condition
The pain of chronic migraine kept Ashlyn Stevens from her dream of cheering through college. It was hard to face what it was doing to her mind and body.
- Handling Migraine During Menopause
Fluctuating hormones can trigger a migraine, so it’s best to work with your doctor and have an action plan to ease symptoms.
- How to Manage Migraine During Pregnancy
Some pregnant women get fewer migraines, some get them worse, and others get them for the first time. Here’s how to soothe the pain.
- What Happens in the Body During a Migraine?
Pulsating pain, sensitivity to light and sound, flashing auras. Why does your body react so extremely during a migraine?
- Choosing Preventive Meds for Chronic Migraine
The goal of preventive treatment is to reduce the frequency and severity of your migraines. What are your options?
- Anatomy of a Migraine
Medical illustrator Tiffany Slaybaugh Davanzo drew a migraine aura, a “prismatic light,” not knowing that years later she would experience one herself.
- Under Intense Pressure
A sculptor’s clay can crack and crumble just like Lisa Benson with her splitting migraines. She lists her triggers and shares medications that help.
- Painting Pain
“It’s not just a headache,” Priya says. She and her son Nihar both get crippling migraines. How has the recurring pain impacted their lives?
- Relief Kit of Soothing Products
Priya has a migraine relief kit stocked with things that block out light and cool her head down.
- A ‘Lifelong Approach’ to a Lifelong Disease
Joe Coe educates others on migraine through his podcast Talking Head Pain. There’s so much help and support out there, he says.
- Myths and Facts About Migraines
There is a great deal of misunderstanding about migraine that delays diagnosis and effective treatment.
- Going the Extra Mile for Migraine Relief
Sarah Rathsack knows all too well the pain of migraine. That’s why she champions legislation, fundraisers, and outreach. “It is a privilege,” she says.
- Recognizing It As a Disability
It was hard for Julian Jenal to keep up with their studies as a grad student. Without accommodations, their debilitating migraines threatened to sideline them.
- Innovations in Chronic Migraine Treatment
To the relief of many, there have been more advances in migraine treatment in the last 2 years than in the last 30. How does the latest science work?
- Finding Your Migraine Care Team
Can a gynecologist, nutritionist, and psychiatrist all help you treat migraine?
- Strategies to Combat Menstrual Migraine
As if your period wasn’t enough, you can get debilitating headaches, too. Wage war to not only treat the pain, but prevent it as well.
- Foods That Can Trigger Migraine
Certain foods like chocolate are known to trigger migraine. In search of relief, find out how to modify your diet.
- Health Check: How to Prevent a Migraine While on the Go
There is no cure for migraine, but lifestyle changes and proactive treatment can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.
- Myth vs Fact: More Than a Headache…Destigmatizing Migraine
Migraine remains poorly understood and undertreated, causing delays in diagnosis and effective treatment.
- Countdown: How to Manage a Migraine While You’re Having One
Before signs of a migraine creep in, it's essential to have an action plan in place.
- The Link Between Migraine and Nausea
Migraine is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Find out how they are related and what could treat both.
- Managing Migraine at Work
Communication and support are key when working with your boss and co-workers to prepare for and recover from a migraine.
- How Botox Injections Help Chronic Migraine
Learn how Botox can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine symptoms.
- Signs a Migraine Is Coming
Things like yawning too much and food cravings can actually be clues that a migraine is around the bend. What are your early signs?
- How to Manage a Migraine in the Moment
You can work to limit your migraine attacks, but they can still happen. Find out what you can do to ease your pain.
- Migraine Treatment: What Are Your Options?
What kind of options are out there to treat and limit the effect of migraine on your life? Learn how to help yourself.
- Story of the Migraine Girl
Books have allowed Janet Geddis to explore new worlds and ideas, and she refuses to let migraine attacks become the storyline of her life.
- How to Ease Headaches With Pressure Points
Try one of these 4 pressure points to help alleviate headache pain.
- My Senses Trigger My Migraine
Strong odors, bright lights, and a jolt to your senses can spark an attack. Six people reveal what their triggers are.
- Unique Medicine Targets Migraines Before They Strike
Researchers have created a first-of-its-kind medication that targets migraines before they happen. Understand how it works in this WebMD video.
- Thunderclap Headache Symptoms
As its name suggests, this type of headache strikes without much warning. It’s important you call 911, because it can point to a life-threatening medical condition.
- Yes, Sex Headaches Are Real
Headaches brought on by orgasms are rare, but they’re real. Who’s more likely to get them: men or women?
- Migraine Home Remedies: What Works, What Doesn't
Are there alternative remedies despite there being no cure for migraine? And do they work?
- Are You Prepared for a Migraine Emergency?
Keep these tips in mind before a migraine sneaks up on you.
- What Causes Migraines to Change?
What kinds of lifestyle changes can alter the frequency or intensity of your migraines?
- What Causes Migraines to Change?
What kinds of lifestyle changes can alter the frequency or intensity of your migraines?
- Ways a Migraine Specialist Can Help
Can't go a day uninterrupted by migraines? A neurologist can help create a treatment path to relief.