Episode
113

The #1 Neurologist: What Actually Works for Migraines

with
Dr. Huma Sheikh
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If you’ve been searching for *migraine relief, migraine prevention, migraine treatments, or answers about chronic migraines, this episode of The Tamsen Show with Tamsen Fadal will help you understand what’s happening and what options you can discuss with your doctor.Tamsen Fadal sits down with Dr. Huma Sheikh, a board-certified neurologist and Harvard-trained headache specialist, to explain what causes migraines, the most common migraine triggers, how to tell a migraine from a headache, and what actually works to prevent and treat migraine attacks.

In this episode:

- Migraine symptoms and common triggers

- Migraine with aura and when to see a doctor

- Why migraines are more common in women

- Hormones, perimenopause and migraines

- Botox, magnesium and newer migraine treatments

- Migraine relief methods that actually work

Dr. Sheikh also weighs in on popular migraine remedies, including caffeine, hydration, migraine caps, chiropractic care, and sleeping in a dark room.

If migraines are disrupting your work, sleep, or everyday life, this episode gives you the information you need to better understand your migraines and the treatment options available.

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Dr. Huma Sheikh

If you’ve been searching for *migraine relief, migraine prevention, migraine treatments, or answers about chronic migraines, this episode of The Tamsen Show with Tamsen Fadal will help you understand what’s happening

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.

00:00 Intro

04:30 Migraine vs. Headache

06:46 Why Women Get More Migraines Than Men

07:14 Why Perimenopause Can Make Migraines So Much Worse

11:39 Migraine With Aura and Your Risk of Stroke

13:04 What Migraine With Aura Actually Feels Like

17:12 Can You Take Hormone Therapy If You Get Migraines?

21:27 The Biggest Migraine Triggers, From Stress to Hormones

25:55 The New Migraine Treatments That Can Finally Help

29:44 The Best Supplements for Preventing Migraines

32:25 Why You Should Avoid Neck Manipulation for Migraines

33:24 The Best Diet for Migraine Relief

34:20 What Every Woman With Migraines Needs to Know

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