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Migraine Heroes | Chronic Migraine, Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine with aura, Vestibular Migraine

Migraine Heroes | Chronic Migraine, Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine with aura, Vestibular Migraine

著者： Diane Ducarme
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Are you doing everything right—avoiding triggers, taking meds—yet still waking up with migraines that steal your days? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. The Migraine Heroes Podcast is your lifeline to real, lasting relief beyond pills, guesswork, and frustration. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, who helped over 500 women finally reclaim their lives, this podcast dives into the real reasons behind your migraine symptoms—blending brain-based science with the natural healing wisdom of Eastern medicine. It's designed for chronic migraine sufferers like you, in quest for real answers. You will: - Learn how to use brain-location insights to decode your symptoms - Discover functional food strategies to restore your nervous system - Hear inspiring real-life stories from migraine heroes who found freedom. Tune in every Monday and Wednesday and tap into a fan-favorite episode now and start your journey to natural healing—because your body already holds the answers.Diane Ducarme 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Migraine Aura, Scotoma, or Blurred Vision? How to Tell the Difference

    Migraine Aura, Scotoma, or Blurred Vision? How to Tell the Difference
    2026/09/02
    Visual changes can be frightening, especially when you live with migraine. But not every blind spot, shimmer, or blurry patch means the same thing.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme breaks down the differences between visual migraine aura, scotoma, and blurred vision, so you can better understand what your eyes and brain may be telling you.You’ll learn:💡 How to recognize the typical features of a visual migraine aura, including one surprisingly useful clue💡 What a scotoma really is and how to distinguish a blind spot from shimmering or blurred vision💡 Which visual symptoms deserve prompt medical attention, rather than automatically being attributed to migraineA practical episode to help you understand visual symptoms with more clarity and know when they may need a closer look.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd Edition (International Headache Society, 2018): The classification defines migraine aura, including its gradual development, reversibility, and typical duration. Read more here.Are These Visual Symptoms Due to Migraine? A Guide for General Practice (Goldsmith, 2020): This guide explains features that help distinguish migraine visual aura from other visual symptoms. Read more here.A Phase-by-Phase Review of Migraine Pathophysiology (Dodick, 2018): This review describes migraine as a multiphase disorder and links aura with cortical spreading depression. Read more here. Biological Insights From the Premonitory Symptoms of Migraine (Karsan & Goadsby, 2018): This review explores what early migraine symptoms reveal about attack neurobiology. Read more here. Visual Aura in Migraine: An Analysis of 165 Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India (Singla et al., 2021): This study describes common visual aura symptoms, including scintillating scotoma and zigzag lines. Read more here. Symptoms Related to the Visual System in Migraine (van Dongen & Haan, 2019): This review covers aura, visual blurring, photophobia, visual snow, and other visual symptoms. Read more here.Neuroimaging for Migraine: The American Headache Society Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guideline (Evans et al., 2020): This guideline explains when brain imaging may be appropriate in migraine, including unusual or changing aura. Read more here. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.
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    21 分
  • When Grief Hurts Physically: Understanding the Migraine Connection

    When Grief Hurts Physically: Understanding the Migraine Connection
    2026/08/31

    Grief is emotional, but it can also be deeply physical. Changes in sleep, stress, appetite, energy, and nervous system activity may all influence the way migraine shows up in your body.

    In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why loss can affect far more than your mood, and why your brain and body may need time to adapt to a reality that has suddenly changed.

    You’ll discover:

    💡 Why grief can affect your entire nervous system and potentially change your migraine pattern

    💡 Why your brain may continue to expect the person, place, or life you have lost to still be there

    💡 How Eastern philosophy can offer a gentler way to move through grief, without expecting yourself to simply “get over it”

    This episode is an invitation to understand grief not as something to rush through, but as a process your whole body may need time to navigate.

    🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday

    🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com

    References:

    • Health Outcomes of Bereavement (Stroebe et al., 2007): This review examines how bereavement can affect both physical and mental health. Read more here.
    • Grief and Bereavement: A Pre-Registered Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Studies (Evstigneev et al., 2026): This review examines brain changes linked to grief, including emotion, reward, and cognitive networks. Read more here.
    • Major Life Changes Before and After the Onset of Chronic Daily Headache (Scher et al., 2008): This study links major life changes with increased risk of developing chronic daily headache. Read more here.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.

    For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.

    We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.
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    19 分
  • Rebound Headache: When Migraine Medication Starts Feeding the Cycle

    Rebound Headache: When Migraine Medication Starts Feeding the Cycle
    2026/08/26
    When the medication you rely on for relief starts being followed by more and more headaches, it can feel confusing and frustrating.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores rebound headache, also known as medication-overuse headache, and why frequent treatment can sometimes begin feeding the migraine cycle instead of calming it.You’ll discover:💡 How to recognize when frequent migraine medication may be contributing to increasingly frequent headaches💡 Why rebound headache happens in the brain, and why it does not mean you are weak, dependent, or treating migraine “wrong”💡 How to begin breaking the cycle safely, including one practical step you can take without suddenly stopping medication on your ownThis episode will help you better understand your medication patterns, recognize when something may be shifting, and approach the next steps with more clarity and support.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Medication-Overuse Headache (International Headache Society): These criteria define medication-overuse headache and its diagnostic thresholds. Read more here. Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Medication Overuse Headache (Diener et al., 2019): This review explains the mechanisms, prevention, withdrawal, and treatment of medication-overuse headache. Read more here.European Academy of Neurology Guideline on the Management of Medication-Overuse Headache (Diener et al., 2020): This guideline outlines education, withdrawal, and preventive treatment strategies. Read more here.Comparison of 3 Treatment Strategies for Medication Overuse Headache (Carlsen et al., 2020): This trial compares withdrawal, preventive treatment, and their combination. Read more here. Efficacy and Safety of Erenumab for Nonopioid Medication Overuse Headache in Chronic Migraine (Tepper et al., 2024): This trial found erenumab 140 mg increased medication-overuse headache remission. Read more here.Brief Intervention for Medication-Overuse Headache in Primary Care: The BIMOH Study (Kristoffersen et al., 2015): This trial found a brief primary-care intervention reduced medication use and headache days. Read more here.Activation of the Microglial P2X7R/NLRP3 Inflammasome Mediates Central Sensitization in a Mouse Model of Medication Overuse Headache (Wang et al., 2023): This animal study links microglial inflammation with central sensitization in medication overuse. Read more here.Acupuncture for Migraine Without Aura and Connection-Based Efficacy Prediction (Zhang et al., 2026): This trial found acupuncture improved migraine outcomes and explored brain connectivity as a predictor of response. Read more here. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.
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    16 分
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