In this podcast we discuss a new discussion on how we understand the various phases of a migraine attack, and why this understanding is important. (scroll down for podcast player)

After listening, I would like to hear your comments – what has your experience been? Do you agree with this study, or is your experience somewhat different?

For more information on measuring changes in the body during these phases, and the discussion in general about phases, you can read: Redefining migraine phases – a suggestion based on clinical, physiological, and functional imaging evidence from the journal of the International Headache Society, Cephalalgia.

Also mentioned in this podcast is The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3.

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A podcast about an interesting new study that may begin to change the way we calculate the number of “migraine attacks” we get in a given period. Find out why this is important to future research, and to your current understanding of your personal migraine attacks.

You can read the full study here: What constitutes a migraine attack? -A counting clinician’s perspective.

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Resources related to the podcast:

• Official Press Release (pdf): Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and its subsidiary Promius Pharma, announce FDA approval for TOSYMRA (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg, in the U.S. market
• The Top 12 Mistakes People Make With Nasal Sprays
• 10 Triptan Facts You Need to Know Now

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The main article we discussed was Adults with migraines have triple the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder from ScienceDaily.com. You can read the abstract of the actual study here: Untangling the Association Between Migraine, Pain, and Anxiety: Examining Migraine and Generalized Anxiety Disorders in a Canadian Population Based Study.

Check the Mayo Clinic for more on generalized anxiety disorder symptoms.

I didn’t mention this other article, but there’s an interesting related study, also from the University of Toronto: Research shows dramatic link between inflammatory bowel diseases and anxiety disorder

And the article I mentioned about the Migraine World Summit: The Unexpected Reason You Should Pay Attention to the Migraine World Summit

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A new podcast discussing some key articles from past years here at Headache and Migraine News that you might want to check out. A wide variety of topics – brace yourself!

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Some things related to this podcast:

• Sensitization of the trigeminovascular system following environmental irritant exposure.
• Storm Scents: It’s True, You Can Smell Oncoming Summer Rain
• Lightning and Migraine: More than just a Flash of Light
• Triggers: Not Just Food! (by a long shot)
• Headache Linked to Pollution?
• Ozone, Air Quality, and Asthma

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Here are some of the links related to the podcast:

• Migraine Research Foundation Announces 2014 Grants (press release) – yes, it was the 2014 grants that were announced in 2015 for funding that will be taking place in the months ahead.
• Bringing Relief to Adolescents Naturally Using Melatonin for Migraine: information on the upcoming clinical trial for adolescents living in California, USA.
• Migraine Research Foundation – present and past grants
• Should We Be Talking About Stem Cells as a Migraine Treatment?

Important note: Yes, FirstGiving is accepting donations. There was a temporary problem, but it has been fixed.

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• Topiramate in pediatric migraine
• Trigger factors reported by adolescents with migraine
• Childhood migraine tied to history of infantile colic
• Popular Chinese medicine used for migraines could be FATAL, warn health watchdogs
• Migraine sufferers likely have brain abnormalities, study finds

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Here are the links mentioned in the podcast:

• Submit a recipe
• Searching the site
• San Francisco clinic
• Health of women after wartime deployments (abstract)
• Migraine and cognitive decline among women
• Why do women get more migraine?
• New Migraine Research Foundation donation page
• Other podcasts

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For a text summary of what the sleep study is about, try the Mayo Clinic articles: Polysomnography (sleep study), or quick summary at UKHealthCentre with links to UK sleep clinics.  Also, a summary from a clinic in Australia specializing in PSGs for children.

And now, the podcast:

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