All articles tagged with #chronic migraine
A pilot study suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists like liraglutide, similar to Ozempic, may significantly reduce the frequency of chronic migraines, with some patients experiencing up to a 75% reduction, potentially through lowering intracranial pressure, though further research is needed.
Migraine aura, a sensory disturbance that can cause temporary visual impairment, is experienced by approximately 25% of migraine sufferers. The Washington Post interviewed four chronic-migraine sufferers to gain insight into their experiences with aura. Bethany Noël, a professional artist, captures her aura in her artwork, which includes heat waves, swirls of color, and deep galaxy swirls. Keisha Patterson, who developed chronic migraine with aura after a car accident, experiences foggier vision that resembles the glare around a car's headlight. Walker Young sees a fireworks show dancing across his vision, while Nahid Shukralla sees moving shapes, colors, and flashes of light. These individuals share their struggles with chronic migraine and the various treatments they have tried, including CGRP drugs and preventive medications like Botox and Emgality.