Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by headache neurologist Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders to explore the latest understanding of migraine as a neurologic disease—not just a headache. In this episode, we discuss the four phases of migraine, common triggers, the role of the hypothalamus, why "sinus headaches" are often migraines, and the newest treatment options including CGRP medications, supplements, and personalized migraine care. Tune in to learn practical strategies that may help you recognize migraines earlier, treat them more effectively, and improve your quality of life.

Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders is a double board-certified neurologist and headache medicine specialist, and the founder of Jimenez-Sanders Headache & Brain Center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She is the only fellowship-trained and board-certified headache medicine and facial pain specialist in Manatee County.

With over a decade of experience caring for patients with migraine, headache disorders, facial pain, dizziness, and cognitive concerns, Dr. Jimenez-Sanders is passionate about helping people who have often suffered for years without answers. Her approach combines evidence-based neurology with compassionate, personalized care, ensuring that every patient feels heard, understood, and empowered.

A graduate of Emory University and San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Dr. Jimenez-Sanders completed her neurology training at the University of South Florida and went on to complete advanced fellowship training in Headache Medicine. She has served as a medical director, educator, researcher, and Assistant Professor of Neurology, and has dedicated her career to advancing the care of patients with migraine and other neurological disorders.

Through her practice, speaking engagements, and educational outreach, Dr. Jimenez-Sanders is committed to helping people better understand their brains, optimize their health, and reclaim their quality of life.

00:00 Introduction
00:17 The four phases of a migraine explained
06:04 Why weather changes trigger migraines
08:38 Sinus headaches vs. migraines
11:56 Why recognizing the prodrome matters
13:41 Acute migraine treatments and how they work
17:33 Medication overuse headaches explained
20:44 Triptans vs. newer CGRP medications
23:22 Magnesium and other migraine supplements
26:42 The future of migraine treatment

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