Celebrating the Fourth of July with migraine is not easy. The holiday can be packed with sensory overload and migraine triggers. In this Migraine Minute, Molly O’Brien shares tips to help you enjoy the celebration while protecting your health. Check out our updated triggers webpage: https://bit.ly/4kFOZRf

Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19329386/

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While the Fourth of July can be a fun holiday to celebrate in the States, it can be tough for folks with migraine. Why? Well, there are so many factors that can be stacked against you. Think about it, heat, big crowds, staying up late, BBQ foods and drinks that might have triggering ingredients…Not to mention the bright flashes and loud bangs of fireworks. Research even shows exposure to sulfur dioxide, a common byproduct of fireworks, may trigger migraine attacks. If you have migraine and still want to enjoy the holiday, here are some tips from our migraine community: Stay hydrated, wear ear plugs, watch fireworks from afar or skip all together, bring migraine safe food and drinks to your cook out, wear sunglasses or migraine glasses, and keep a consistent routine.

Don’t forget to check out AMD’s updated triggers page, where you can learn more about common migraine triggers and how to manage them.

Cluster Headache Awareness Day is March 21st. In this Migraine Minute News Update Molly O’Brien explains findings from a study that found cluster headache, fibromyalgia, and migraine are frequently comorbid conditions.

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According to a study published in Neurology, when compared to placebo, this gepant led to significantly greater ability to function normally and a greater reduction in activity limitation when taken during the prodrome phase of an attack.

Molly O’Brien has the details in this Migraine Minute News Update.

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Researchers have identified elevated levels of the gene MERTK, (which is linked to cluster headaches) and its ligand Gal-3, in the nerve tissues of rats and in blood samples of people with cluster headache.

In this Migraine Minute News Update Molly O’Brien breaks down what it means for people living with Cluster.

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Contrary to previous research, a study published in Neurology finds among women, there is no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Molly O’Brien explains in this Migraine Minute News Update.

Want to know more about Migraine and Parkinson’s disease? Check out this article in AMD’s Comorbidities library: https://bit.ly/3XZSaJB

A small study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds a single IV infusion of a Monoclonal Antibody targeting PACAP reduced monthly migraine days better than placebo.

In this Migraine Minute News Update Molly O’Brien explains.

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A study finds treatment with anti-CGRP mAbs does not significantly affect blood pressure or increase the occurrence of hypertension (compared to general population trends) in people 60+. In this Migraine Minute, Molly O’Brien explains the findings.

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