Heads Up

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  • Endometriosis and migraine- a personal story (Part2)
    *:first-child]:mt-0"> Join headache specialist Dr Katy Munro for part two of this discussion exploring the connections between endometriosis, adenomyosis, and migraine. In this episode, Dr Munro speaks with patient advocate and campaigner Victoria Hardy, who shares her personal journey of living with these conditions. Her story offers an honest account of the challenges of diagnosis, the impact on daily life, and the importance of being heard and believed within the healthcare system. Together, they consider practical strategies for managing symptoms, the value of integrated care, and the crucial role of awareness and advocacy in improving the experiences of those affected by these often-overlooked conditions. Connect with Victoria: @ginge_unhinged For further support and reliable information, visit: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Endometriosis UK: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Endometriosis Southcoast: https://endometriosissouthcoast.com/ Endometriosis Foundation UK: https://www.theendometriosisfoundation.org/ p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> National Migraine Centre: https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk
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  • Endometriosis, Adenomyosis & Migraine - exploring the links. Part 1
    Join headache specialist Dr Katy Munro as she hosts a lively conversation with Dr Aziza Sesay from Talks with Dr. Sesay. This episode unpacks the complex connections that migraine has with endometriosis and adenomyosis, conditions that affect women and which are widely misunderstood and overlooked. Discover how these conditions intertwine, why greater awareness matters, and practical insights to better recognise and manage symptoms. Whether you're living with these challenges or caring for someone who is, this episode offers expert knowledge combined with empathy and real-world guidance. For further support and information contact Endometriosis UK More links: They are not bad words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSk7lelMQaE  
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  • Neuromodulation for migraine treatment: Latest update
    Join Dr Katy Munro, senior GP headache specialist and host of Heads Up, as she welcomes Dr Salwa Kamourieh, consultant neurologist at University College London Hospitals. In this episode, they review the latest advances in neuromodulation treatments for migraine, both non-invasive and invasive including Cefaly, STMS, Nerivio and other innovative devices. Dr Munro and Dr Kamourieh unpack the evidence on efficacy, practicalities for usage, key patient groups, and the costs and accessibility of these treatments across the NHS and private sector. They also offer insights on best practice for cluster headache and paediatric patients. For listeners interested in exploring device options, the National Migraine Centre currently offers a 15% discount on the Cefaly Enhanced device via this link: https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/news/could-a-device-be-part-of-your-migraine-treatment-plan/   Heads Up is produced by the National Migraine Centre, the UK charity dedicated to improving headache care. If you appreciate our work, please consider supporting us with a donation here.   Useful links:  Cefaly: https://bhr.co.uk/ Nerivio: https://www.nerivio.co.uk/ sTMS Mini: https://eneura.com/about-stms-mini-uk/
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  • Aura, visual snow and light sensitivity: making sense of migraine symptoms
    In this episode, host headache specialist Dr Katy Munro is joined by Dr Francesca Puledda, consultant neurologist and researcher with a special interest in migraine and complex visual symptoms. Together, they explore what happens in the brain during aura, how to recognise and understand visual snow syndrome, and why light sensitivity can be such a challenging symptom for people living with migraine. They also discuss the different types of aura, the latest research, and practical tools that may help, including specialist lenses and filters designed to reduce visual discomfort. This episode is brought to you by the National Migraine Centre, a charity providing expert care for people with migraine and headache. If you find the podcast helpful, please consider making a small donation to help us keep it going.  Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/national-migraine-centre  
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  • Nutrition, Gut Health and Migraine: What's the Link?
    In this first episode of series six of Heads Up podcast, our host Dr Katy Munro is joined by nutritionist Emma Ellice-Flint, a qualified nutritionist with a special interest in migraine and women's health. Together, they explore the complex relationship between migraine, gut health, and diet—covering everything from common food triggers to allergies, nutritional myths, and practical advice for making confident choices around food. This episode is brought to you by the National Migraine Centre, a charity providing expert care for people with migraine and headache. If you find the podcast helpful, please consider making a small donation to help us keep it going.  Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/national-migraine-centre Learn more about Emma Ellice-Flint's work at https://emmasnutrition.com/about/ Dr Katy Munro is also the author of Managing Your Migraine, a practical guide to understanding and living with migraine. Available here
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Headache Specialists from the UK charity National Migraine Centre discuss everything migraine and headache related. This podcast is set up to help give support and advice to those suffering with this largely misunderstood condition. Throughout this podcast you will hear from guest speakers and experts in the medical field, as well as from migraineurs themselves sharing their experiences. Send us your questions or any comments to [email protected]. The Heads Up podcast is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to medical advice on which you should rely or to advocate or recommend the purchase of any product or to endorse or guarantee the credentials or appropriateness of any health care provider. The National Migraine Centre is not responsible for the views of those featured on this podcast and does not endorse, approve, or certify their recommendations or opinions, and information from this podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. No material within this podcast is intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of information provided in this podcast. Do not begin a new medical regimen, or ignore the advice of a medical professional, as a result of information expressed in this podcast, this website or from any of the sources of information to which we may link. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that the National Migraine Centre makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this podcast. Any hyperlinks or references are provided for your convenience & information only. We have no control over third party websites and accept no legal responsibility for any content, material or information contained in them.
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