Archives: Summit Talks

Interview Notes

Find more about Richard Lipton, MD and his work here:

• Richard B. Lipton 
• Study on combining Botox with CGRP monoclonal antibodies (Pub Med)
• Study on rimegepant for migraine prevention (Pub Med)
• BMJ study on omega-3’s and omega-6’s and migraine
• The Wellcome Trust
• NIH HEAL Initiative
• VA Headache Centers of Excellence Program
• The National Headache Foundation
• Migraine Clinical Outcome Assessment System (MiCOAS)
• Migraine Québec and Migraine Buddy study on ketogenic diet for migraine

Treatments Mentioned

• Atogepant
• Beta blockers (propranolol)
• Botox
• Celecoxib
• CBT
• CGRP monoclonal antibodies
• Combination therapies
• DHE
• Ditans
• Divalproex sodium
• Eptinezumab (Vyepti)
• Gepants
• Neuromodulation devices
• NSAIDs
• Onzetra-Xsail
• Rimegepant (Nurtec)
• SPG blocks
• Sumatriptan (subcutaneous and nasal)
• Trudhesa
• Zavegepant
• Zolmitriptan

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

Find out more about Matthew Robbins, MD and his work here:

• Matthew Robbins, MD
• Twitter: @mrobbinsmd

Treatments Mentioned

• Amitriptyline
• Beta blockers
• Botulinum toxin
• CGRP
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Erenumab
• Exercise/nutritional program
• Topiramate
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Nortriptyline
• Sleep hygiene

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.

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Find more about Cynthia E. Armand, MD and her work here:

• Help Guide: Social Media and Mental Health
• American Migraine Foundation
• Miles for Migraine
• #MigraineChat website; moderated by @beth_morton
• Instagram: @cynplifiedmd
• Twitter: @cynarmandmd
• Website: cynthiaarmand.com
• SIFT (The Four Moves)

No Treatments Mentioned

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.

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Find more about Elizabeth Leroux, MD, FRCPC and her work here:

• Migraine Canada
• Migraines: More Than a Headache by Eizabeth Leroux, MD, FRCPC
• Study on omega-3
• Study on omega-3 and nanocurcumin
• MWS Treatment Directory
• Study on dietary omega-3 fatty acids
• Clusterbusters
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Treatments Mentioned

• Acupuncture
• Breathing exercises (breathwork)
• Butterbur
• Cannabis
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Cold packs/ice packs for head
• CGRP monoclonal antibody
• CoQ10
• Damascus rose oil
• Dietitian/nutritionist
• Earplugs
• Electrolytes
• Emotional freedom technique (EFT)
• Essential oils
• Exercise
• Feverfew
• FL-41 Glasses
• Ginger
• Jacobson’s relaxation technique
• Kinesiology
• Lavender
• Magnesium
• Meditation
• Mind-body therapy
• Mindfulness
• Mint (roller & edible)
• Nanocurcumin
• Neuromodulation devices
• Omega-3
• Physical therapy
• Psilocybin
• Psychotherapy
• Sleep
• Triptans
• Turmeric
• Vestibular therapy
• Vitamin B2

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.

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Find out more about Gretchen Tietjen, MD and her work here:

• Gretchen Tietjen, MD, University of Toledo
• Nature journal article on chronic inflammation
• Nature journal article on inflammation’s role in migraine
• BMJ study on omega-3’s and omega-6’s
• Study on nanocurcumin, omega-3’s  and migraine

Treatments Mentioned

• Acetaminophen
• CGRP antagonists
• DHE, intranasally
• Diet high in omega-3’s, low in omega-6’s
• Ditans
• Exercise
• Gepants
• Meditation
• Neuromodulatory devices
• NSAIDs
• Sleep
• Steroids
• 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.

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Find more about Jessica Ailani, MD and her work here:

• American Migraine Foundation 
• National Headache Foundation

Treatments Mentioned

• Acupunture
• Biofeedback
• Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
• Gepants
• Infusions of intravenous Injectables
• Lifestyle factors (sleep)
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction
• Neuromodulation
• NSAIDs
• Relaxation breathing
• 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.

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Find more about Deborah Friedman, MD, MPH, FAAN and her work here:

• UT Southwestern
• Zolmitriptan study
• CGRP and Migraine: Could PACAP Play a Role Too?
• American Headache Society

Treatments Mentioned

• Acetaminophen (paracetamol)
• Aspirin
• Atogepant (Qulipta)
• Barbiturates
• Beta blockers
• Calcium channel blockers
• Cefaly device
• Coenzyme Q10
• Dihydroergotamine mesylate (Trudhesa)
• Eptinezumab, (Vyepti)
• Erenumab (Aimovig)
• Ergotamine (dihydroergotamine)
• Exercise
• Fremanezumab (Ajovy)
• Galcanezumab (Emgality)
• GammaCore device
• Gepants
• Ketamine
• Lasmiditan
• Magnesium oxide
• Meloxicam (Mobic)
• Migranal
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Monoclonal antibodies against PACAP
• Narcotics
• Nerivio device
• Neuromodulation devices
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
• Onabotulinumtoxin (Botox)
• Opioids
• Relivion device
• Rimegepant (Nurtec)
• Rizatriptan (Maxalt)
• Telcagepant (no longer on the market because of liver toxicity)
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (no longer on the market)
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Triptans
• Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy)
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
• Zavegepant (formerly vazegepant)
• Zolmitriptan (Zomig)

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.

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 healthcare professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan.

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Find more about Vince Martin, MD and his work here:

• The Ehlers Danlos Society
• Joint Hypermobility and Headache: The Glue That Binds the Two Together – Part 2

Treatments Mentioned

• Amitriptyline
• Atogepant
• Gabapentin
• Imitrex
• Monoclonal antibodies (biologics)
• Muscle relaxers
• Nortriptyline
• OnabotulinumtoxinA
• Physiotherapy
• Rimegepant
• Topiramate
• Ubrogepant

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Find more about Jelena Pavlovic, MD, PhD and her work here:

• Evaluation and Management of Migraine in Midlife Women
• Jelena M. Pavlović, MD, PhD

Treatments Mentioned

• Behavioral therapy (biofeedback)
• Diary/calendar
• Gepants (ubrogepant, rimegepant)
• Meditation/mindfulness
• Mini-prevention
• Neuromodulation devices
• NSAIDs (naproxen, diclofenac, nabumetone, ibuprofen)
• Triptans (naratriptan and frovatriptan)

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

Find more about Dawn Buse, PhD and her work here:

• dawnbuse.com (Resources tab)
• PubMed
• The American Headache Society Consensus Statement: Update on integrating new migraine treatments into clinical practice

Treatments Mentioned

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Biofeedback
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
• Mindfulness therapies
• Neurostimulation
• Relaxation therapy
• Relaxation training
• SEEDS

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.

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Find more about Messoud Ashina, MD and his work here:

• Danish Headache Center
• Diagnosis and management of migraine in ten steps (Nature Reviews)
• Diagnosis and management of migraine in ten steps (PubMed)
• European Headache Federation
• European Academy of Neurology
• International Headache Society
• The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd edition

Treatments Mentioned

• Beta blockers
• CGRP monoclonal antibodies
• Diclofenac potassium
• Ditans
• Gepants
• Lasmiditan
• Neuromodulation devices
• NSAIDs
• Topiramate
• Triptans
• Trudhesa (DHE device for upper nasal space)

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.

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Find more about Christine Lay, MD, FAHS and her work here:

• American Headache Society
• American Migraine Foundation

Treatments Mentioned

• Antidepressants
• Blood pressure medication
• Exercise
• Meditation
• Mindfulness
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Nutraceuticals
• OnabotulinumtoxinA
• Stress management
• Triptans