In this episode, Dr. Messina helps the listener understand the different types of anxiety and how they can relate to migraine. There is discussion about causes, medications, counseling and self-help. Anxiety and migraine are commonly associated and this episode should be very helpful to people having both conditions. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Messina discusses the characteristics of doctors who may be burned out and not be your advocate. He cautions you about corporate medicine, how in influences your referrals and how to look out for yourself. The bottom line: your doctor needs to be knowledgeable and needs to have your back if you are going to get good results for your headache problems.  Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp&nb ..read more

This episode discusses how to tell the different main headache types, a source of common misdiagnosis. A successful headache treatment must begin with the correct diagnosis. As always, he urges headache patients to never give up, there is always something to help them. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the beginning of each podcast and the one on the The ..read more

This episode explores the issues where sleep influences migraine and stress and how to better deal with it. Many suggestions for management of sleep and stress for the migraine sufferer. As always, he urges headache patients to never give up, there is always something to help them. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the beginning of each podcast and the on ..read more

How to look up side effects for headache and migraine medicines In this episode, Dr. Edmund Messina, a Board certified neurologist and headache specialist follows up on how to look up headache (including migraine) medicine side effects and how to interpret your findings. He defines side effects vs. adverse effects and how to understand the severity or harmlessness of what is published. He talks about how side effects are dependent on the individual person as well as other factors such as other medications, supplements and general health. Not everyone gets a side effect, most people get no side ..read more

In this podcast, Dr. Messina discusses the basic concepts related to side effects of meds used to treat headaches, especially migraine. He discusses adverse events vs. side effects and how to avoid problems when these medications are first started. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the beginning of each podcast and the one on the The Headache Situation we ..read more

Edmund Messina MD introduces the podcast series which will discuss options for management and coping with painful disorders of the head and face, including migraine, cluster and facial pain syndromes. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the beginning of each podcast and the one on the The Headache Situation website (www.theheadachesituation.com). Our podcas ..read more

Dr. Edmund Messina of the Michigan Headache and Neurology Clinic presents an overview which takes the migraine sufferer through the steps and approaches taken by most dedicated headache clinics. He discusses important aspects of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these troubling headaches. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the beginning of each podcas ..read more

Dr. Messina describes a very simple pen and paper method of classifying and tracking headaches for better care. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the beginning of each podcast and the one on the The Headache Situation website (www.theheadachesituation.com). Our podcasts are intended to be informational and educational and not intended to replace your doct ..read more

Dr. Messina discusses how to be taken seriously about your headaches. Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in Headache Medicine by the UCNS. Details of his credentials are found at https://www.michiganheadache.com/emessina.asp . Disclaimer: Remember, to listen to the disclaimer at the beginning of each podcast and the one on the The Headache Situation website (www.theheadachesituation.com). Our podcasts are intended to be informational and educational and not intended to replace your doctor, physicians assistant or nurse practiti ..read more