Heads Up

The last episode of Heads Up Podcast Series 4 is a festive edition featuring Headache Specialist and host Dr Katy Munro and four migraine warriors Lily, Amy, Jessica, and Abi discussing living life with chronic pain, and some tips on managing the condition during this festive time. Follow the journeys of our guest migraine warriors:  Amy: @the_migraine_life Abi: www.abistevens.com Jessica: @jessbullanderson.art WE NEED YOUR HELP! This year, we have faced devastating financial losses as the terrible impact of the pandemic has hurt us. Our income has collapsed and, without your help, our future is in doubt. Please donate now to save the National Migraine Centre before it's too late! Spare just one more gift this festive season! Link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/JustOneMoreGift Your donations will help us continue treating people with migraine and create more podcasts. 

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that impacts children and adults. In this episode featuring our guest, Dr Bethan Myers, Consultant Haematologist at University Hospitals, Leicester, and host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses the impact of MCAS on people with migraine. In the last segment of the episode, Anna shares her struggle with MCAS and migraine.  The episode discusses:  MCAS and Long Covid MCAS and Ehlers Danlos MCAS and hypermobility Useful links:  https://www.mastcellaction.org/ https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/health-a-z/mast-cell-diseases/ https://tmsforacure.org/ We need your support. Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/headsup

Have you ever got a headache after eating a large scoop of ice cream? There are a number of other primary headaches and this episode is all about these different headaches. Our hosts Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss cough headaches, sex headaches, ponytail headaches, new daily persistent headaches, ice-cream headaches, and many more in this episode.  Some useful links: https://ichd-3.org/other-primary-headache-disorders/ https://www.bash.org.uk/ Heads Up Podcast is produced by the National Migraine Centre a charity that needs your support to carry on making more podcasts for the migraine community. We need your support. Donate here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup

This Migraine Awareness week, we have our host Headache Specialist GP Dr Katy Munro with GP & Menopause Specialist Dr Louise Newson discussing migraine during perimenopause and menopause.  This episode features discussions on hormonal changes and its impact and use of HRT for women with migraine. Stay tuned till the end to hear Marissa's migraine experience during the perimenopause phase and the treatments that helped her.  For more information: https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/   We are a charity and we need your support. Donate here : http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  

This special episode features Headache Specialist Dr. Katy Munro and Lydia Yadi, Senior Commissioning Editor, Penguin Business discussing the book Managing your Migraine, as part of the Penguin Life Expert Series, the motivations behind this comprehensive guide for people with migraine.  Know more about the book and other health titles that will be coming soon as part of the Penguin Life Expert series.  Managing Your Migraine is the practical go-to guide for understanding migraine. Dr Munro will give you expert advice on: · Understanding your migraine phases and triggers · The impact of food, exercise and sleep on migraine · Rescue plans for acute attacks · Migraine preventers · Migraine in children · Managing your mental health with migraine If you're a person with migraine or know someone struggling, this book will provide helpful strategies for alleviating your symptoms and managing your migraine. Drawing on her medical expertise, her own personal experience with migraine, and the stories of her patients, Dr Munro will empower you to get to know your own migraine and build an effective treatment plan that will help you live your life more fully. 'Managing Your Migraine' by Dr Katy Munro BM MRCGP DRCOG, headache specialist GP at the National Migraine Centre will be published on the 26th of August by Penguin Life. You can now pre-order the book from the following retailers: Amazon Waterstones WHSmith Foyles Bookshop.org

This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guests from Flippin' Pain Team, Prof Cormac Ryan, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at Teesside University, and physiotherapist, Felicity Thow discussing chronic pain, its impact, and management. Did you know? 30-50% of people in the UK live with persistent pain which negatively impacts their physical and mental health, social and home lives, and the ability to stay at work. To know more about the Flippin' Pain Campaign and understand about persistent pain and various treatments click here https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/   We are a charity and we need your support. Donate here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup

This is part two of our Migraine and Acupuncture episode featuring headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and special guest Dr Mike Cummings, Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. For more information on acupuncture for migraine see the links: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/ https://acupuncture.org.uk/ Our host, Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro's book 'Managing your Migraine' part of Penguin Life Series is releasing on 26th August. The book is available to pre-order from Amazon  https://amzn.to/3yaiu5t If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup

This is the first part of this two-part episode. Part two will be out next week featuring Dr Katy Munro and special guest Dr Mike Cummings, Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. Our hosts Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss various evidence-based holistic treatments for the management of migraine. We are also joined by acupuncturist Nicola Court who talks about acupuncture therapy for migraine patients and shares her experiences. A special thanks to Allie Munro, for giving voice to the story of one of Nicola's patients, sharing their experience with migraine.  Dr Katy Munro's book 'Managing your Migraine' is an informative and educational read with a lot of information on holistic treatments. The book is available to pre-order from Amazon now https://amzn.to/3yaiu5t For more information on acupuncture for migraine see the links: http://www.nicolacourt.co.uk/ https://acupuncture.org.uk/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup

This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Shin Beh, the founding Director of UT Southwestern's Vestibular Neurology and Neuro-Visual Disorders Clinic (Dallas, Texas, US). Together they discuss: different features of Vestibular Migraine in both children and adults Ménière's disease Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) Chiari Malformation Vertigo in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Migraine lifestyle management, supplements, and diet for Vestibular Migraine the role of histamine in Vestibular Migraine For more information read Dr Beh's book: "Victory over Vestibular Migraine: the action plan for healing & getting your life back." If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup If you have any queries or concerns about your headaches or medications please discuss them with your GP or a Headache Specialist.

We are back with Season 4! This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Pooja Dassan, a Consultant Neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust with expertise in obstetric neurology, discussing different types of primary and secondary headaches and their management during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For more information on medications you can take during pregnancy and breastfeeding visit https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/About-Us/ For more information on cluster headaches contact OUCH UK here https://ouchuk.org/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup **This episode was recorded in January 2021 and does not address the recent Astra Zeneca vaccine concerns. For any queries, consult with your GP.  **Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the Heads Up Podcast and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the podcast or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. If you have any queries or concerns about your headaches or medications please discuss them with your GP or a Headache Specialist.

Heads Up Podcast Season 4 Teaser is here.  Our hosts Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are back with an educational and exciting season 4.  Send us your questions or any comments to info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr   Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

This is the Festive Special Episode of our Heads Up Podcast. Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are joined by Dr Nazeli Manukyan and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton looking back at 2020 and how it's been for the migraine community. This is the last episode of Series 3. We will be back next year for Series 4.  We wish all our listeners a relaxing and enjoyable Festive Break and a Happy New Year! If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our next series email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the importance of exercise for migraine. The episode also features Beth Francis and Andy Clark discussing sharing their experience of cold water swimming for migraine. Here are some of the helpful links mentioned in the podcast: NICE guidance on physical activity: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/physical-activity/products?Status=Published   The Pilates Foundation: https://www.pilatesfoundation.com   The British Wheel of Yoga: https://www.bwy.org.uk/ Tai Chi Union: https://www.taichiunion.com/ https://yogawithadriene.com/adriene-mishler/ Beth and Andy's Movie '100 Days of Vitamin Sea': https://www.vitaminseafilm.com/about If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup

Nearly 86 million equivalent work days are lost due to migraine related presenteeism and absenteeism. This episode hosted by headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe featuring Gemma Jolly (Information and Support Services Manager) and Helen Balami (Advocacy Officer) from Migraine Trust discusses various support options that are available for people who suffer with migraine or primary headaches for managing the condition at work. The episode also highlights how employers can best support their employees suffering with this condition. For more information: https://www.migrainetrust.org/ Migraine Trust https://www.migrainetrust.org/living-with-migraine/asking-for-support/help-at-work/ Migraine Trust Work Advocacy Toolkit Advocacy Helpline 0203 9510 150 (option 2) https://ouchuk.org/advice-line OUCH UK https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits Government benefit information https://www.turn2us.org.uk/ Turn2Us benefits help https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Citizens Advice https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/6 Equality Act If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe now!

It's 'MOVEMBER' time to raise awareness and discuss Men's Health. Dr Katy Munro, Dr Richard Wood and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Men and Migraine' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast.  For more information on mental health: https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ http://tasc-uk.org/resources/u-can-cope/ http://www.mensmindsmatter.org/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe!

Dr Katy Munro discusses 'Migraine and Self Management Strategies' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guests Dr Sophie Mitchell, Clinical Psychologist at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square London and Anne-Marie Logan, Consultant Physiotherapist in Headache at St George's University Hospital and Pre-doctoral fellow with NIHR. Useful Links: https://www.paintoolkit.org/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Jessica Briscoe and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Taking your Migraine to University' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast.  Know more about: What can trigger your migraine? Various prodromal symptoms to look out for Ways to manage your migraine during the course as well exams If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe!

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss 'Facial Pain: Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia and more' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guest consultant neurologist Dr Giorgio Lambru.  For more information: https://fpa-support.org/learn/ https://www.tna.org.uk/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss 'Migraine in Midlife and Beyond' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast. Also listen to one of our patient sharing their experience in this episode. For more information on health advice in midlife: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/ https://www.independentage.org/get-advice/health Giant Cell Arteritis: https://bit.ly/3kwzMms If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss 'Sleep, Migraine and Cluster Headache' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guests Dr Alexander Nesbitt, consultant neurologist and sleep physician, and  Dr David O’Regan, consultant psychiatrist and sleep physician. For more information: https://britishsnoring.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg7-V2YbU6wIVNYBQBh11TAYxEAAYASAAEgKKO_D_BwE https://sleepcouncil.org.uk/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss hemiplegic and retinal migraine. Also listen to patient stories of their experiences in this first episode of Series 3. For more information: https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/migraine-and-headache-factsheets/hemiplegic-migraine-an-overview/ https://www.stroke.org.uk/sites/default/files/migraine_and_stroke.pdf https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/retinal-migraine/ https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10768/familiar-or-sporadic-hemiplegic-migraine If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

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Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss neuromodulation devices for the prevention of migraine. Expert advice from special guest, Dr Anna Andreou. For more information on migraine please head to the National Migraine Centre's website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Munro and Dr Briscoe discuss migraine management during the COVID-19 pandemic.  What triggers should you look out for? What medications can you take? What can be done for Cluster Headache management? Further information and resources can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/migraine-and-headache-factsheets/cgrp-and-anti-cgrp-injections-for-the-prevention-of-migraine/ https://ouchuk.org/ https://www.childline.org.uk/ https://www.samaritans.org/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the anti-CGRP injections used for the prevention of migraine. National Migraine Centre patients discuss their experiences using Ajovy and Aimovig. Further information and resources can be found here: www.bash.org.uk/guidelines/ www.nice.org.uk/guidance/indevelopment/gid-ta10339 www.sign.ac.uk/sign-155-migraine If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss migraine treatment around the world. They are joined by Drs David Kernick, David Watson, Richard Wood, Louise Rusk and Pyari Bose and Angie Glaser. Please note this episode was recorded before the Covid-19 restrictions were in place. Ajovy is now NICE approved in the rest of the UK, but won't be available on NHS till after lockdown ends. Further information and resources can be found here: www.bash.org.uk/guidelines/ www.sign.ac.uk/sign-155-migraine www.ouchuk.org/ www.migrainetrust.org If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss CSF Leaks. A patient and advocate discusses her experience of a CSF Leak and Clare Joy, Trustee of the CSF Leak Association talks about their charity and how they can help. Further information and resources can be found here: https://www.csfleak.info/ https://www.csfleak.info/resources/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss migraine in pregnancy and breastfeeding. A patient discusses her experience of migraine in pregnancy. Does migraine get better or worse in pregnancy? What treatment options are available?  Is there any supplements that could help? Learn all in this episode. Further information can be found here: https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/migraine-and-headache-factsheets/migraine-in-pregnancy/ https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine--pregnancy/ https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/contact-us/helplines/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss injection therapies used for migraine prevention with special guest, Headache Specialist Dr Naz Manukyan. Learn more about Greater Occipital Nerve Block and Botox for migraine.  Find out what these injection therapies are, how they are administered and how they work. Also hear a patient story on their experience trying both of these therapies. GON Block Factsheet: https://bit.ly/2uDe6Rg Botox Factsheet: https://bit.ly/3cjUkuW If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss Cluster Headache with special guest Professor Paul Booton. What is Cluster Headache?  How does it differ from migraine and what treatment options are available for this extremely painful condition? Find out all in this episode. Val Hobbs, trustee of the Organisation for the Understanding of Cluster Headache, shares her experiences and discusses the services OUCH provides for Cluster Headache sufferers.   https://ouchuk.org/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe speak with Dr Mark Weatherall, Dr Katherine Foxhall and Iszi Lawrence on the past, present and future of migraine. Learn what unusual migraine treatments were used in the past, what options are available currently and what the future holds for migraine. Also hear how attitudes have changed towards migraine  over the years. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

For the 1st episode of Series 2 Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe speak with Professor Anne MacGregor about everything related to hormones and migraine. Learn about changes at puberty, contraception, menstrual vs menstrually-related migraine, the peri-menopause, the menopause and more. For additional information see The British Menopause Society website: https://thebms.org.uk/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our next series email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

This is the Christmas Special Episode of our Heads Up Podcast. Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe debug various myths about migraine. The episode also features special guest, Dr Sarah Miller, a consultant neurologist and together with our hosts answer the questions we have received from our listeners. Get information on the using of CBD oil, Botox, probiotics, infusion therapies, the new CGRP drugs and preventative medications for migraine management and if, and how they work. This is the last episode of Series 1. We will be back next year for Series 2 in January.  We wish all our listeners a relaxing and enjoyable Festive Break and a Happy New Year! If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our next series email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss migraine in children and adolescents. Special guest Dr Heather Angus-Leppan, Consultant Neurologist, shares her expertise. Also, children share their experiences with migraine. See our factsheet for further information: https://bit.ly/2OeDBzv If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss vestibular migraine and interview special guest physiotherapist Lisa Burrows. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss acute treatments and medication overuse headache (MOH). Special guest Dr Naz Manukyan adds her expertise on MOH. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss migraine prevention, specifically looking at different preventative medications available. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss migraine prevention, specifically looking at lifestyle management, including diet and exercise, and supplements. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email : info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe tells you all you need to know about triptans and a fellow migraineur tells her story on taking triptans for her migraine. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email : info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

This Migraine Awareness Week we have an extended episode with special guest, Iain Lee, sharing his experiences with migraine, expert advice from specialist doctors, and fellow migraine sufferers sharing their story of migraine and mental health. Learn more about Abi Stevens' fundraising exhibit: https://www.facebook.com/events/472670280236182/

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss if a brain scan is needed for headaches.  Our guest speaker, headache specialist, Dr Naz Manukyan shares her thoughts on brain scans and a migraineur tells her story of having multiple scans. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email : info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup  Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss various things that can trigger migraine. Also, two migraineurs discuss their migraine triggers and how they tend to cope with them. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover email : info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr   Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss what a migraine is and the four stages of migraine.  Migraineurs describe their experiences. Send us your questions or any comments to info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr   Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast  

Teaser episode of our upcoming podcast, Heads Up. Is it "mee-graine" or "my-graine"? Send us your questions or any comments to info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr   Website: www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast