We break down migraines as a neurologic condition with a real brain-based chain reaction, not a character flaw or a one-off “bad headache.” We share practical prevention habits, how to track triggers, and how acute and preventive migraine medications fit together so you can walk into your next visit prepared.

• what makes a migraine different from other headache types
• common and less common migraine presentations including aura and scary look-alikes
• the five-step migraine chain reaction including CGRP and pain amplification
• high-yield triggers like stress, sleep changes, skipped meals, hormones, smells, and weather shifts
• consistency as the core prevention theme across sleep, exercise, eating, and stress
• migraine diary basics to identify patterns and improve your neurologist visit
• when headaches warrant a call to a clinician and what red flags to take seriously
• acute treatment options including OTC meds, triptans, CGRP blockers, and anti-nausea meds
• medication overuse headache risk when acute meds are used too often
• preventive options including beta blockers, anti-seizure meds, antidepressants, and Botox

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Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD, DABOM & Nicole Aruffo, RN

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