In a study published in Headache, researchers identified 36 symptoms that can appear hours before a migraine attack. In this MM news update, Molly O'Brien highlights the most common symptoms, when they occur, and how recognizing these early signs can help people better treat their migraine attacks.

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A new study published in Headache is among the first to explore the migraine prodrome from the patient's perspective.

Researchers held in-depth interviews with 20 people who have migraine, all to better understand what happens before the headache phase begins and how bothersome those symptoms are.

The study identified 36 prodrome symptoms…. with nausea, fatigue, sensitivity to light and sound, neck pain/stiffness, irritability, dizziness or vertigo, sensitivity to temperature, brain fog, and trouble concentrating being the most commonly reported. On average, each participant experienced about 13 prodrome symptoms.

And, 72% of prodrome symptoms occurred one to six hours before the onset of head pain.

The study authors say understanding these early signs may help determine a treatment window…. And if patients can use treatment before severe pain begins, there is potential to reduce migraine burden.

That's your MM news update. I'm Molly O'Brien.

Our recent survey shows some people aren't aware migraine can progress—and many fear their attacks can get worse. Molly O'Brien breaks down the survey results in this MM news update. Do you worry about pain and symptoms getting worse? Let us know in the comments.

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Did you know that migraine can be a progressive disease? For some people, attacks can become more frequent, and symptoms or pain may worsen over time. People may even transition from episodic to chronic migraine. The Association of Migraine Disorders held a survey to see how much the migraine community knows about the potential for progression.

Among 459 respondents, 18% did not know that migraine could worsen over time. 50% were aware but hadn't always realized it could progress or become more severe.

68% said they were moderately to extremely worried that their migraine frequency or severity might increase.

While migraine doesn't get worse for everyone, proper treatment can help prevent progression.

If you're nervous about your attacks getting worse, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider and visit AMD's treatments page to learn more.

That's your MM news update, I'm Molly O'Brien.

Treating migraine in pregnancy can be challenging since many drugs carry risks. The good news is that the FDA updated precautions on a drug-free wearable device. Molly O'Brien has the story in this Migraine Minute News Update.

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The FDA recently updated its precautionary language on the Nerivio neuromodulation device… removing the note that it has not been studied for use during pregnancy.

Based on a 2023 study published in Headache, the FDA changed the precaution to: "Users should consult their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or intend to get pregnant prior to using the device."

As we previously reported in an August 2023 Migraine Minute News update, the study's results suggest that the Nerivio device is a safe treatment for migraine during pregnancy, does not increase the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, and may offer a drug-free treatment option for migraine during pregnancy.