Migraines are often dismissed as “just a bad headache,” but they can be much more serious and disruptive. So what actually causes migraines, and when should someone stop trying to push through the pain?

In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Maria Vera Silva, neurologist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, and Dr. Andrew Forster, internal medicine physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, about what migraines are, how they affect the brain, and why treatment is not one size fits all.

In this conversation, they discuss:

•  Why migraines are considered a neurologic disease 
•  How migraines differ from regular headaches 
•  Common triggers, including stress, hormones, sleep changes, foods and weather 
•  The connection between migraines and mental health 
•  Treatment options, including anti inflammatories, triptans, CGRP inhibitors and Botox 
•  What to know about viral migraine “hacks” on social media 
•  When migraine symptoms should prompt a visit to a doctor 

Migraines can interfere with work, school, family life and everyday activities. Understanding the signs, triggers and treatment options can help patients get the right care sooner.

For more health and wellness information, visit Baptist Health South Florida’s resource blog: baptisthealth.net/news

Host:
Sandra Peebles
Award-Winning Journalist

Guest:
Maria Andreina Vera Silva, M.D.
Neurologist
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

Andrew Forster, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician 
Baptist Health Primary Care

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