Archives: Summit Talks

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• How do we develop greater empathy for our partners, in sickness and health?
• What tips do you have for couples in conflict over the marital strain that migraine brings?
• How can our partners best respond to the disruptions that are outside of our control?

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• Is it possible to stop a migraine attack if you catch it during prodrome phase?
• Are the symptoms of aura always visual?
• Why can’t we get back to work and life after the pain phase of the attack?

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• How can we avoid another painful trip to the ER?
• Why do ER doctors often treat people with migraine as drug-seekers?
• What’s the best protocol for migraine care in the emergency room?

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• When a patient presents with severe dizziness and vertigo symptoms, what’s going on?
• What are the most effective treatments for the stroke-like symptoms of Hemiplegic Migraine?
• How does a brainstem aura affect our speech, smell and sound senses?

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• Does pain provide any benefit to those of us living with chronic migraine?
• What is the difference between acute or episodic pain and chronic pain?
• Do men and women register pain differently?
• How does pain change the brain?
• Is pain detected in brain imaging?
• What happens when a pain cycle is activated?
• Is there any evidence that chronic migraine is associated with premature aging of the brain?
• How is migraine pain correlated with other pain conditions a patient may have?
• What are some ways of dealing with chronic pain?

Interview Notes

• Dr. Patricia Pozo Rosich
• Dural Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Produces Female-Specific Responses in Rodent Migraine Models
• Midolordecabeza.org
• Migraine Adaptive Brain Lab Twitter Page

Key Questions

• What is the Eurolight study and what were the key findings?
• What is the My Migraine Voice study and what were the key findings?
• How prevalent is migraine in the workplace?
• What are some qualities that make those with migraine great employees?
• What are some ways to discuss your migraine condition with your employer?
• What work is being done to change healthcare programs and sick leave policies for those with migraine and headache disease?
• What are some ways to change public perception of migraine?
• What wellness programs have been introduced to help employees with migraine?
• What workplace changes have been made to accommodate employees with migraine?
• What kinds of costs do employers potentially face in hiring workers with migraine?

Interview Notes

• European Headache and Migraine Alliance
• WHAM – World Headache and Migraine Alliance

Key Questions

• How does neuromodulation work?
• Is it safe and how effective is it?
• Who is most likely to benefit from neuromodulation?

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• What is a functional analysis of headaches?
• What are some proven effective behavioral treatments for migraine?
• What conventional advice do you caution against for trigger management?

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• How is the cost or impact of migraine measured?
• What are the biggest factors influencing the cost?
• How can the cost of migraine be reduced?

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• What concerns do employers raise about employees with migraine and frequent headaches?
• What does research say about employee reliability and performance?
• Do people with migraine actually miss work as often as bosses think?

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• What does research say about using artistic expression to help healing?
• How can creative expression help ease anxiety and depression?
• How do writing, dance and music facilitate better health outcomes?

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