Medical Stories - Chronic Migraine: Ellen's Story

Описание: Ellen is a wife and mother who began suffering chronic migraines shortly after her daughter was born. For several years, migraines ruled her life and often interfered with her ability to get to work or spend time with her family. But she eventually finds a way to manage the disease and avoid missing out on the joys in her life.

This episode features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Brody Henkel, MD, Neurologist and Partner at Neurological Specialties; Stephen Silberstein, MD, Director of the Jefferson Headache Center; and William Young, MD, Professor of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:42 – Life, Family, & Living With Unpredictable Pain
1:11 – What Is Chronic Migraine?
1:46 – Symptoms, Triggers, & Daily Impact
2:54 – Understanding the Full Migraine Spectrum
3:24 – Losing Joy & Feeling Isolated
3:35 – Migraine as a Disabling Condition
4:05 – Coping at Work & Hiding Symptoms
5:13 – Stigma, Misunderstanding, & Internalized Shame
6:02 – Depression & Emotional Toll
6:17 – Why Migraines Affect So Many Women
7:06 – Family Impact & Seeking Help
8:00 – Testing, MRIs, & Finding a Specialist
8:31 – Searching for Triggers
9:06 – Early Treatments & What Didn’t Work
10:00 – Finding the Right Treatment Plan
10:52 – Advocacy, Support, & Reducing Stigma
11:48 – Speaking Out & Empowering Others