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Get answers and new insights from top headache doctors today. Lessons are delivered by dozens of world-leading experts and headache specialists via short online video tutorials. Discover step-by-step the best practices in migraine management.
Progress at your own pace through the 7 chapter eCourse
Each of the 7 chapters includes a series of short lessons. Most lessons take only a few minutes to complete which allows for rapid progress. Less than 1 hour is required to complete each module or chapter in the program.
Medically reviewed
Four international headache specialists have reviewed the information and lessons. Each chapter also includes learning objectives, a glossary, and a quick quiz to test your knowledge. Once you complete the program you will also receive a Certificate of Completion to acknowledge your efforts.
Medically reviewed
Four international headache specialists have reviewed the information and lessons. Each chapter also includes learning objectives, a glossary, and a quick quiz to test your knowledge. Once you complete the program you will also receive a Certificate of Completion to acknowledge your efforts.
Discover new information that could change your condition
Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know despite several doctors and years of experience with migraine. Make sure you’re not missing the latest best practices, research or new treatments that could profoundly improve your migraine condition.
Discover new information that could change your condition
Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know despite several doctors and years of experience with migraine. Make sure you’re not missing the latest best practices, research or new treatments that could profoundly improve your migraine condition.
Who Is it For?
The Migraine Masterclass is for patients, partners, parents or carers of individuals living with frequent and debilitating migraine attacks. It can be taken from the comfort of your own home on any internet-enabled device. Healthcare professionals can apply for coupon codes to provide this premium resource to patients at no cost.
Lessons from over 50 world leading experts & advocates
Closed captions available for audio-free learning
Medical Reviewers
Robert Cowan, MD
Chief of Headache Medicine and Headache Specialist
Stanford
Robert Shapiro, MD
Professor of Neurology
University of Vermont
Dawn Buse, PhD
Professor of Neurology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
David Dodick, MD
Director of Headache Program
Mayo Clinic
Course Curriculum
Introduction
- Welcome!
- Intro: Migraine Masterclass
- What to Expect
- Glossary
Chapter 1: The True Impact of Migraine
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Glossary
- Intro: The True Impact of Migraine
- Lesson 1: Migraine Can Be Far More Serious Than People Imagine
- Lesson 2: Migraine Is One of the Most Disabling Disorders on the Planet
- Lesson 3: Migraine Has a Ripple Effect On Life, Work and Relationships
- Lesson 4: There Are Not Enough Specialists To Treat a Complex, Invisible Illness
- Lesson 5: People With Migraine Aren’t Getting the Care They Deserve
- Lesson 6: Migraine Is a Multi-Phase Attack That Starts In the Brain
- Lesson 7: Migraine Can Be Isolating, Debilitating and Life-Threatening
- Lesson 8: Physical Pain of Migraine is Compounded By Emotional Pain
- Lesson 9: The More You Learn, the Better You Will Do
- Lesson 10: Stay Hopeful, Keep Fighting. Scientific Advancements Are Happening
- Key Takeaways
- Quiz
- Join The Discussion
- Discover More
- Up Next
Chapter 2: Not All Migraine Is Alike- Types and Symptoms
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Glossary
- Introduction: Not All Migraine Is Alike- Types and Triggers
- Lesson 1: Differences Between Migraine With and Without Aura
- Lesson 2: Migraine Can Have Many Strange and Sometimes Scary Symptoms
- Lesson 3: Correct Diagnosis of Migraine is Essential for Treatment
- Lesson 4: Chronic Migraine is More Than Just Attacks
- Lesson 5: How Migraine Can Be a Pain In the Neck- Literally
- Lesson 6: How Does Migraine Lead to Dizziness or Vertigo In Some People
- Lesson 7: Tension Type and Cluster Headache
- Lesson 8: Classification of Headaches
- Key Takeaways
- Quiz
- Join The Discussion
- Discover More
- Up Next
Chapter 3: Migraine Triggers- A Very Personal Thing
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Glossary
- Intro: Migraine Triggers- A Very Personal Thing
- Lesson 1: What Is a Migraine Trigger?
- Lesson 2: Why Triggers Aren’t Always Consistent
- Lesson 3: What Are Some Commonly Considered Migraine Triggers?
- Lesson 4: Triggers and Symptoms Can Be Easily Confused
- Lesson 5: Migraine Can Refer Pain Around the Body
- Lesson 6: Sleep Can Be a Trigger If Not Consistent and Good Quality
- Lesson 7: Why Too Much Light Often Hurts While Darkness Can Relieve Pain
- Lesson 8: Stress Elevates Our Vulnerability to Migraine and Tension Headaches
- Lesson 9: Why a Storm Outside Could Trigger an Attack
- Lesson 10: How Changing Female Hormones Can Trigger an Attack
- Lesson 11: Food Triggers Can Easily Be Confused
- Lesson 12: Teeth Grinding and Clenching Could Be a Hidden Factor
- Lesson 13: If Exercise Is a Trigger, Start Slowly and Gently
- Lesson 14: Accurately Predicting Triggers is Difficult
- Lesson 15: Why Keeping a Record of Your Condition is Critical
- Key Takeaways
- Quiz
- Join The Discussion
- Discover More
- Up Next
Chapter 4: Finding The Best Acute Treatments
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Glossary
- Introduction: Finding the Best Acute Treatments
- Lesson 1: Developing a Treatment Plan
- Lesson 2: What are the Firstline Treatments for an Acute Migraine Attack?
- Lesson 3: Why Might Someone Fail on an Acute Treatment for Migraine?
- Lesson 4: How Can Nausea Reduce the Effectiveness of Your Treatment?
- Lesson 5: How Do You Know When to Treat a Migraine Attack?
- Lesson 6: What are Nerve Blocks and How Might They Help?
- Lesson 7: How Can People Avoid the Emergency Department?
- Lesson 8: What Can People Take at Home When Acute Treatments Fail?
- Lesson 9: Should People with Severe or Frequent Migraine Go to the ER?
- Lesson 10: What Natural or Complementary Approaches Could be Considered?
- Lesson 11: When Should You See a Specialist?
- Lesson 12: What is the Benchmark of an Effective Acute Migraine Treatment?
- Key Takeaways
- Quiz
- Join the Discussion
- Discover More
- Up Next
Chapter 5: Choosing Preventive Therapies
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Glossary
- Intro: Choosing a Preventive Therapy
- Lesson 1: When is Preventive Medication Needed?
- Lesson 2: What is Medication Overuse Headache?
- Lesson 3: When Should Prevention be Considered?
- Lesson 4: What Prevention Strategies are Likely to be Recommended?
- Lesson 5: Why Would Someone with Migraine Consider Botox for Migraine Treatment?
- Lesson 6: Are There Any Preventive Treatments That May be Particularly Helpful to Prevent Migraine with Aura?
- Lesson 7: What is Neuromodulation?
- Lesson 8: What are the CGRP’s?
- Lesson 9: The Benchmark for an Effective Preventive Treatment
- Key Takeaways
- Quiz
- Join the Discussion
- Discover More
- Up Next
Chapter 6: Lifestyle And Alternative Preventives
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Glossary
- Intro: Lifestyle and Alternative Preventives
- Lesson 1: What is Alternative Medicine?
- Lesson 2: Why is Sleep So Important for Migraine Management?
- Lesson 3: Can We Improve Our Response to Stress?
- Lesson 4: Does Exercise Cause or Help Prevent Migraine?
- Lesson 5: Is There a Best Diet for Migraine?
- Lesson 6: Are There Any Supplements Worth Considering for Migraine?
- Lesson 7: How Can Light Sensitivity be Effectively Managed or Treated?
- Lesson 8: What is Biofeedback?
- Lesson 9: What Role Does a Psychologist Have in Migraine Treatment?
- Lesson 10: Does Acupuncture Help with Migraine?
- Lesson 11: Sowing the SEEDS for Success
- Key Takeaways
- Quiz
- Join the Discussion
- Discover More
- Up Next
Chapter 7: Empowerment and Advocacy
- Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Glossary
- Intro: Empowerment and Advocacy
- Lesson 1: Migraine Can Take a Devastating Personal Toll
- Lesson 2: Migraine is Associated with Depression and Anxiety
- Lesson 3: There are Constructive Ways to Better Manage Migraine with the Help of Others
- Lesson 4: We Can Change Our Migraine Risks
- Lesson 5: Medical Errors are Common, Not Just in Migraine
- Lesson 6: Stigma Has Far Reaching Consequences for People with Migraine
- Lesson 7: Becoming Informed and Engaged is Empowering
- Lesson 8: Why There is Good Reason for Hope
- Key Takeaways
- Quiz
- Discover More
- Join the Discussion