Migraine Resources (Current and Regularly Updated)
Posted on June 08 2025,
Migraine Resources
Your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing migraine
by Cerebral Torque
🚧 Work in Progress - Check back often for new additions!
Understanding Migraine Science
Migraine Pathophysiology
What's actually happening in your brain during a migraine? Understand the science behind your symptoms and why modern treatments work the way they do.
Anatomical and Functional Consequences of Chronic Migraine
Learn how migraine changes your brain over time and what this means for your treatment approach.
Blood Flow Changes Between Migraine Attacks
Why your brain works differently even when you don't have a headache - new research explains what happens between attacks.
Brain Connectivity Changes During Migraine Cycle
See how different parts of your brain communicate throughout your migraine cycle - from attack-free days to full episodes.
Aura Characteristics in Migraine Disease
Everything you need to know about migraine aura - the visual and sensory symptoms that can come before or during attacks.
📺 Educational Videos
Understanding Cortical Spreading Depression: Visual explanation of the wave of neuronal depolarization underlying migraine aura
"Ocular Migraine" vs Retinal Migraine: Clearing the confusion between these commonly misunderstood terms
Medication Overuse/Adaptation Headache
Acute Treatment
Acute Migraine Management
What to take when a migraine attack hits. Learn the best medications, proper dosing, timing strategies, and when to head to the ER for fast, effective relief.
Complete Guide to Triptans
Everything about the "gold standard" migraine meds - which triptan might work best for you, proper dosing, and what to expect from each one.
Gepants
The newest class of migraine medications that work differently than triptans. Great options if triptans don't work or you can't take them.
Ditans
Learn about lasmiditan (Reyvow) - a triptan alternative that's safe for people with heart conditions but may make you drowsy.
Dihydroergotamine (DHE) for Migraine Treatment
An older migraine medication that's getting new life with convenient nasal sprays and autoinjectors. When DHE might be right for you.
Prevention & Preventive Treatments
Pharmaceutical Options for Migraine Prevention
Tired of treating attacks? Learn about daily medications that can reduce how often you get migraine and which might work best for your situation.
Migraine Pharmaceutical Treatment Pearls
Insider tips from headache specialists on getting the most from your migraine medications - both for stopping attacks and preventing them.
Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Pharmacological Treatment of Migraine
What the leading experts recommend for migraine treatment based on the latest clinical research and evidence.
Preventive Migraine Medications with a Higher Likelihood of Being Safely Combined
When one prevention medication isn't enough - which combinations are safe and effective for hard-to-treat migraine.
CGRP Therapies
CGRP Therapy Medications List Infographic
Quick visual guide to all the CGRP medications - injections, pills, and nasal sprays. See dosing, costs, and which might work for you.
How to Manage CGRP Injection Site Reactions
Getting red, itchy bumps from your CGRP injections? Here are proven techniques to reduce reactions and keep your treatment working.
New Safety Insights from CGRP Antibody Study
What we've learned about CGRP medication safety from tracking thousands of patients - the good news and what to watch for.
Clinical Predictors for Efficacy of Erenumab (Aimovig) for Migraine
Who responds best to Aimovig? Learn the patient characteristics that predict success with this CGRP medication.
Effectiveness and Tolerability of Atogepant (Qulipta) in the Prevention of Migraine
Real-world results from the daily pill CGRP medication Qulipta - how well it works and what side effects people actually experience.
Groundbreaking Study: Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies Disease-Modifying!?
Could CGRP medications actually change the course of your migraine disease long-term? New research suggests they might.
Neuromodulation
Complete Guide to Neuromodulation Devices for Migraine Treatment
Drug-free migraine relief using FDA-cleared devices. Compare Cefaly, gammaCore, Nerivio and others - how they work, costs, and effectiveness.
FDA Authorizes First Digital Therapeutic for Migraine
A smartphone app that's actually FDA-approved for migraine prevention. Learn how this digital therapy works and who can use it.
My 6 Favorite HeadaTerm 2 Features
An affordable migraine device that works like the expensive ones. Real user review of this budget-friendly option.
Biofeedback Types for Migraine Treatment
Learn to control your body's stress response to prevent migraine. Different types of biofeedback and how to get started.
Special Populations & Comorbidities
Comorbidities
Chronic Pain Conditions Associated with Migraine
Do you have fibromyalgia, joint pain, or other chronic pain along with migraine? Learn why these conditions often occur together.
The Hidden Link Between Acne and Migraine
Surprising new research shows adults with acne have much higher migraine risk. Here's what the connection means for you.
Understanding the Link Between Endometriosis and Migraine
Women with endometriosis are more likely to have migraine. Learn about this important connection and treatment considerations.
Pregnancy & Reproductive Health
Migraine and Headaches During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnant or planning? What medications are safe, how pregnancy affects your migraine, and when to worry about headaches during pregnancy.
Migraine and Pregnancy: Understanding the Risks
What the research shows about migraine and pregnancy complications. Important info to discuss with your doctor when planning pregnancy.
Is Botox Safe During Pregnancy for Migraine Patients?
Should you continue Botox during pregnancy? What the research shows about safety and what happens if you stop treatment.
Demographics
Understanding Migraine in the Elderly
How migraine changes as you age and what treatment considerations are important for older adults. Special safety concerns to know about.
Migraine: Men Vs Women
Why women get migraine 3x more than men, how symptoms differ between sexes, and why some treatments work better for one gender.
Cardiovascular Connection
Understanding The Migraine-Cardiovascular Connection
Why people with migraine (especially with aura) have higher risks of heart problems and stroke. What you need to know to protect yourself.
Migraine and Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
The numbers you need to know about migraine and heart disease risk. Why young women with migraine should pay special attention.
Primary Stroke Prevention in the Migraine Patient
Practical steps to reduce stroke risk if you have migraine. Evidence-based prevention strategies from heart disease experts.
How Migraine and Heart Holes Double Stroke Risk in Young Adults
What happens when you have both migraine with aura and a PFO (heart hole). Should you consider getting it closed?
📺 Comorbidity & Special Population Videos
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Migraine: Understanding the relationship between heart defects and migraine risk
The Relationship Between Neck Pain and Migraine: How cervical issues connect to migraine attacks
Current Research & Updates
How COVID-19 Changes Migraine Patterns
Did COVID make your migraine worse? You're not alone. Research shows how the virus affects migraine patterns and treatment responses.
Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Migraine
Your thyroid levels might be "normal" but still affecting your migraine. Learn about this hidden connection and potential treatment.
One Treatment, Two Conditions: Study Reveals Ajovy's Impact on Migraine and Depression
Can one medication help both your migraine and depression? New clinical trial results on treating both conditions together.
A Breakthrough on the Horizon: PACAP-Targeting Antibodies Offer New Promise for Migraine Prevention
The next generation of migraine medications beyond CGRP. Early trial results for a completely new type of migraine prevention.
New Study: Do Migraine Treatments Reduce Stroke Risk?
Could your migraine medication also protect you from stroke? Interesting new findings about propranolol and cardiovascular protection.
Novel Treatments and Approaches in Migraine Research (as of February 2025)
What's coming next in migraine treatment? New therapies and approaches currently in development.
New Study Maps Migraine Symptoms Across Attack Phases
A detailed look at what symptoms happen before, during, and after your migraine attack - helping you better understand your own patterns.
Global Migraine Trends Analysis
The big picture of migraine worldwide - how common it really is, who's most affected, and how the numbers have changed over 30 years.
Lifestyle & Risk Factors
Weather Conditions & Migraine Attacks: Is there a relationship?
Does weather really trigger your migraine attacks? What the science shows about barometric pressure, temperature changes, and weather-related attacks.
The Migraine Trigger Myth: Why We're Often Wrong About What Causes Our Headaches
Think you know what triggers your migraine? Research suggests we might be wrong about our triggers more often than we think.
📺 Lifestyle & Prevention Videos
Modifiable Risk Factors for Migraine: Evidence-based factors you can actually control to reduce migraine risk
Migraine Trigger Avoidance: Is there a better way? (YES): Rethinking traditional trigger avoidance strategies
Classifications
Resistant migraine (ResM) Vs Refractory migraine (RefM) Vs Non-resistant/non-refractory migraine (NRNRM)
What's the difference between these hard-to-treat migraine terms? Understanding these medical terms and what they mean for your treatment options.
Migraine, Cluster, Tension-Type, and Hypnic Headaches: A Complete Timeline Guide
When do different types of headaches typically occur? Timing patterns that help distinguish between headache types for better diagnosis.
Tue, Jun 10, 25
Acute Migraine Treatment
Complete evidence-based guide to acute migraine treatment for adults. Learn optimal dosing for triptans, NSAIDs, CGRP antagonists & emergency protocols. Includes treatment pearls, medication selection strategies, and prevention of medication...
Read MoreTue, Jun 10, 25
Vestibular Migraine
Comprehensive guide to vestibular migraine: symptoms, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment options for migraine-related vertigo and dizziness. Learn about causes, triggers, medications, and long-term management strategies for this common but underdiagnosed...
Read MoreSun, Jun 08, 25
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