{"id":3444,"date":"2024-12-09T18:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/?p=3444"},"modified":"2024-12-19T16:30:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T16:30:34","slug":"breaking-the-grip-of-migraines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/2024\/12\/09\/breaking-the-grip-of-migraines\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the grip of migraines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>The latest medications for pain relief show great promise for reducing the frequency and severity of attacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>By Jessica Binkley Lain<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3500 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/migraine.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic showing the stages of a migraine.\" width=\"400\" height=\"1356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/migraine.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/migraine-236x800.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Throbbing. Stabbing. Fiery. Electric. Like being in a vice. There are many ways that migraine sufferers describe their pain, but no matter the word to describe it, having migraines is a debilitating condition that often causes significant disruption to a person\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of people will suffer because they don\u2019t know there\u2019s something better out there. But there are many options and things that we can do for patients,\u201d said Deborah Carver-Hodges, MD, a headache specialist and professor in the Department of Neurology at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Migraines are a type of headache disorder characterized by moderate to severe pain, often presenting on only one side of the head and worsened by physical activity, Carver-Hodges explained. The pain is frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The welcome arrival of triptans <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The introduction of triptans in the 1990s saw the rise of a class of medication specifically created for migraine pain relief, revolutionizing acute treatment. Triptans work by blocking the pain impulses in the brain and decreasing the release of inflammatory molecules and neuropeptides, including calcitonin gene-related peptide, one of the key culprits causing migraine attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Calcitonin gene-related peptide, or CGRP, is a neuropeptide found in the nervous system that plays a pivotal role in triggering migraines, Carver- Hodges explained. This peptide has been found to be elevated in migraine sufferers and even further increased during a migraine attack.<\/p>\n<p>CGRP\u2019s release in the trigeminal nerve leads to a domino effect of localized neuroinflammation and vasoconstriction in the brain, resulting in profound pain. Triptans have been shown to decrease levels of CGRP, resulting in significant relief from pain during an acute migraine attack.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, it wasn\u2019t until 2018 that preventive medication designed specifically for migraine emerged.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Innovations in preventing pain <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cIn the past, the only medications available to prevent migraine headaches were repurposed from other categories of drugs, like antidepressants, blood pressure medicines and anti-seizure medicines, but we didn\u2019t have any prevention medication specifically created for migraine headaches until recently,\u201d Carver-Hodges said.<\/p>\n<p>There are two types of this new class of medicine, which either block the CGRP receptor or the peptide itself, she explained. One type are monoclonal antibodies, administered as injections, which help to prevent migraines. The other class, known as gepants, are oral tablets that provide options for both acute treatment and prevention. Both types have shown promising clinical results, with approximately 50% of patients experiencing significant headache reduction. Their efficacy, coupled with minimal side effects compared to previous treatments, marks a substantial improvement in migraine care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a lot about these medications that give providers reason to be optimistic,\u201d Carver-Hodges said. \u201cOne is that they are specific to migraines, focusing on the pathophysiology of migraines. Another is that, in clinical studies so far, we\u2019ve seen that the majority of patients respond really well, having low side-effect profiles and significant improvement in their migraine frequency.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;There\u2019s a lot about these medications that give providers reason to be optimistic. One is that they are specific to migraines, focusing on the pathophysiology of migraines. Another is that, in clinical studies so far, we\u2019ve seen that the majority of patients respond really well, having low side-effect profiles and significant improvement in their migraine frequency.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h5>-Dr. Deborah Carver-Hodges<\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3446\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3446 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/deborah_carver.jpg\" alt=\"Deborah Carver-Hodges, MD, headache specialist and professor in the Department of Neurology\" width=\"200\" height=\"250\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deborah Carver-Hodges, MD, headache specialist and professor in the Department of Neurology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Reclaiming quality of life <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is especially good news for chronic migraine sufferers \u2014 typically defined as people who experience 15 or more migraine headaches per month. The recent monoclonal antibodies and gepants medications reduce both frequency and severity of attacks and can greatly enhance daily functioning for those with migraine, minimizing negative impacts to their work and family life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re having several migraines per month, or losing a week of productivity due to migraine, you should really consider starting a preventative medication. It can help reduce not only migraine frequency, but also makes the attack less severe, which can have a huge impact on your life,\u201d Carver-Hodges said. \u201cFor now, we might not be able to get rid of your migraines completely, but we can definitely make you more functional and improve quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing research promises further insights into migraine pathophysiology and the development of even more effective therapies, noted Carver- Hodges. By understanding the complexities of migraines, migraine sufferers can reclaim their lives from the grasp of this debilitating condition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3447\" src=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/migraine-stats.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic showing stats about migraines.\" width=\"766\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/migraine-stats.jpg 766w, https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/12\/migraine-stats-374x300.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throbbing. Stabbing. Fiery. Electric. Like being in a vice. There are many ways that migraine sufferers describe their pain, but no matter the word to describe it, having migraines is a debilitating condition that often causes significant disruption to a person\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":653,"featured_media":3453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"magazine":[22],"issue-year":[58],"featured-story":[36,37],"class_list":["post-3444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-research","magazine-future","issue-year-58","featured-story-homepage","featured-story-landing-page"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Breaking the grip of migraines - Magazines of the Schools at UT Health San Antonio<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/2024\/12\/09\/breaking-the-grip-of-migraines\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Breaking the grip of migraines - Magazines of the Schools at UT Health San Antonio\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Throbbing. 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