The Migraine Guy Podcast

The Migraine Guy Podcast


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Episode 034 – Migraine Pain, Fentanyl, and Daith Piercings
March 15, 2018

Hello pod people!  In this week’s edition of the podcast, I give you a positive update about my migraine pain.  Then, we take a critical look at a specific way in which the opioid crisis is being covered by the media, and why it’s problematic.  Then,

Episode 033 – Sleeping Better, Migraine Pain and Child Birth, and Melatonin
February 26, 2018

Hello pod people!  In this week’s podcast we talk about how the muscle relaxer has been helping me sleep and pain.  After that we examine a recent survey that was released which attempts to help non-migraine sufferers understand the pain we face.

Podcast Episode 032 – New Medication, Headache and Back Pain, and When To Get An MRI
February 14, 2018

Hello pod people!  In this week’s episode I discuss my new medication!  Then we dive into a recent study attempting to examine a correlation between episodic / chronic headache and lower back pain.  Finally,

Episode 031 – No More Trokendi, Miles for Migraine, and Why We’re Tired
February 04, 2018

Hello pod-ience!  In this week’s (late) episode I explain what side effects I am experiencing from the Trokendi I am taking and why I am going off of it.  Then, we head over to Arizona to explore a unique and awesome migraine research fundraiser that w...

Episode 030 – Pod Schedule, Predictive Migraine Modeling, and MigraineX
January 21, 2018

Hello pod-ience!  In this week’s episode of the podcast, I discuss some of my struggles the last couple of weeks with my own migraines.  After that, we dive into a study that examines whether or not a particular computer simulation can accurately predi...

Episode 029 – Trokendi Update, Ohio Medicaid, and Butterbur!
January 05, 2018

Hello pod people!  In this week’s pod I explain where I am with my Trokendi Rx and what my neurologist wants to do moving forward.  Additionally, we look into a change for Ohio’s medicaid that directly affects migraine patients.  Additionally,

Episode 028 – Off To The ER, Essential Oils, and Holiday Tips!
December 21, 2017

Hello pod-ience!  In this #pod I talk about my #pain filled week.  Then we discuss how essential #oils can help reduce #migraine #pain when you’re in the midst of an attack.  Finally, we close with tips for avoiding #migraines over the #holidays.

Episode 027 – The Opioid Crisis and Chronic Pain
December 16, 2017

Hello #pod people!  In this #podcast we go deep into the #opioid crisis and examine how reactions to it can harm not only #migraine sufferers, but also #chronic #pain sufferers more generally.  This is a very difficult topic to get clear information on...

Episode 026 – Medication Coupon, Botox Predictors, & Pain Catastrophizing
December 07, 2017

Hello pod-ience!  In this week’s pod I discuss the coupon I used to REDUCE my medication’s cost since insurance wasn’t going to cover a dime!  Then we look at a study examining if any factors can predict whether or not you will see migraine relief from...

Episode 025 – Stupid Insurance, Sodium and MRIs, and 7 Tips to Lower Medical Costs
November 30, 2017

Hey pod-ience!  In this episode of the pod I let ya know about the medication my doctor prescribed and why my insurance denied coverage!  Also, we look into a study linking higher sodium levels with migraine concurrence.  Finally,