I said what I said!! #doctor #medicine #neurology

You can train your brain! 🧠 The brain’s ability to rewire and adapt is called neuroplasticity. That means what you practice, repeat, and teach your brain every day truly matters! #neuroplasticity #neurology #brainhealth #doctor

5 things I wish everyone knew about MS 🧠 Multiple sclerosis has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Here’s what I wish more people knew: ✨ 1. Early diagnosis and treatment matter. Starting treatment early can help reduce future disease activity and disability. 🧲 2. MRI doesn’t

One the hardest parts of living with migraine isn’t always the pain—it’s feeling like no one believes you. Migraine is an invisible neurological disease. Someone can look ‘fine’ while experiencing severe pain, nausea, light sensitivity, dizziness, or brain fog. I hear this from patients every

Could your “headache” actually be migraine? 🤔 Try these 3 questions: 🧠 Does your headache make you nauseous or sensitive to light or sound? 🧠 Does it make it hard to do your normal daily activities? 🧠 Is it moderate to severe and does it last 4 hours or longer (if untreated)? If you

Could your “headache” actually be migraine? 🤔 Try these 3 questions: 🧠 Does your headache make you nauseous or sensitive to light or sound? 🧠 Does it make it hard to do your normal daily activities? 🧠 Is it moderate to severe and does it last 4 hours or longer (if untreated)? If you

Most people think stress causes the migraine… But for many people, it’s actually the drop in stress that triggers the attack ⬇️ This is called a let-down migraine—and it’s why migraine often shows up on… ✈️ The first day of vacation 📚 After exams 💼 After a big work deadline 🎉 After a m

If you’re using a claw clip on your eyebrow for migraine relief, it may be time to ask about a supraorbital nerve block! 🧠 Many people naturally press on this area because it can temporarily reduce pain. 🧠 A supraorbital nerve block works by numbing the nerve and can provide longer-lasting r

Tracking the headache is helpful. Tracking the prodrome is even better. 🧠 Your migraine can start hours—or even up to 48 hours—before the pain with symptoms like: • 😴 Yawning • 🧠 Brain fog • 😬 Neck pain • 🍫 Food cravings • 💧 Increased thirst • 😊 Mood changes With the Migsy migraine trac

Stop saying these to someone with migraine 🧠💜 ❌ “Just push through..” ❌ “I get headaches, too!” ❌ “Why are you still in pain?”.” Instead, try: ✔️ “I’m sorry you’re going through this.” ✔️ “Is there anything I can do to help?” ✔️ “Take the time you need to recover.” Words matter more t

Not every “brain health” supplement lives up to the hype. 🧠 These are a few I discuss most often—but context matters. • 💪 Creatine: May support brain energy metabolism, especially during sleep deprivation or high mental demand. • 💊 Vitamin B12: Essential for healthy nerves. Replacing a de

To every working mom trying to balance it all: I see you. You’re doing better than you think. 🤍 #medicine #womeninmedicine #doctor

Breastfeeding doesn’t automatically mean you have to suffer through migraine. 🤱🧠 Many migraine medications have very low transfer into breast milk, and some are even less than 1% of the maternal dose. One of my favorite evidence-based resources is LactMed, a free NIH database that summarizes:

🧠 Why track your migraine? • Find patterns & triggers • See what treatments actually help • Give your doctor better information • Stop relying on memory I made Migsy, @Migsy - Migraine tracker simple enough that even my dad (who isn’t tech-savvy 😄) can use it 💜🧠 📲 Try it—link in my bio!