Expert Tips to Manage Persistent Migraine Pain

Day 1 (2022)

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Key Questions

What is allodynia?
How common is allodynia in migraine patients?
Does allodynia continue in between attacks?
How does migraine cause allodynia in some people?
What is central sensitization? How does it develop from migraine?
How do people with migraine get stuck in a chronic pain cycle?
What are the risk factors of chronic pain?
How can the cycle of chronic migraine be broken?
What changes have the biggest impact in migraine management?
What’s the difference between nociceptive and neuropathic pain?
What is fibromyalgia?
What are the similarities between allodynia and fibromyalgia?
How might insurance affect what treatment your doctor prescribes?
How many people with migraine have fibromyalgia?
What type of health care professional should people with both migraine and fibromyalgia see?
How can we help coordinate our own care between doctors? What are the roles of the doctor and the patient?
How does having both fibromyalgia and migraine affect the patient?
Are there medications that can treat both migraine and fibromyalgia at the same time?
When is the best time to take medication for pain when it’s 24/7?

Interview Notes

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Treatments Mentioned

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

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Expert

Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN

Director
MedStar Georgetown Headache Center, Washington, DC

Dr. Jessica Ailani is board certified in neurology, with added certifications in neurology and headache. She is a professor of clinical neurology and vice co-chair of strategic planning for MedStar’s Georgetown University Hospital.

In addition, she is director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center. She is a specialist in headache and women’s health and is dedicated to patient education. Dr. Ailani is also a member of several professional societies, including the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology.