Migraine in Adolescent Patients

Migraine affects 39 million people in the United States, and one in 11 children have migraine. On this episode, pediatric neurologist Dr. Lauren Strauss explains diagnosis, lifestyle changes and treatments for children with migraine.

Patients are often surprised by how much a lifestyle change can improve the severity and frequency of their migraine attacks. Find out what kinds of changes, from diet to exercise, Dr. Fred Cohen recommends sharing with patients.

Identifying specific triggers and relieving factors for migraine attacks is a key aspect of controlling the pain. The mnemonic device SMART can help you and your adolescent patients remember some daily lifestyle tips to help prevent or reduce migraine attacks.

Behavioral treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, healthy lifestyle habits, and biofeedback can be beneficial to anyone with migraine, especially children. Learn how to properly frame the recommendation for behavioral treatments.

The first step in migraine care for children is to seek the help of a healthcare provider. Learn tips to help you prepare for your visit.

Learn how to stay involved in minimizing the negative effects of migraine in kids when it comes to your child’s quality of life. 

Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, talks about how parents can help identify, explain and manage their child’s pediatric migraine. 

Children likely have many questions about their migraine. Learn from Dr. Andrew Hershey some answers to their questions to help comfort them.

Our primer on pediatric migraine for teachers and school nurses explains how to support students with migraine.

What can parents do if certain foods trigger migraine attacks in their child? Learn about food triggers in children, and how elimination diets can help.

Learn how a pediatric migraine action plan can help your child with migraine flourish, even when they suffer attacks at school.

The following tips help kids with migraine follow healthy habits and give them a means of managing their symptoms.

How can you help your child manage their migraine? Read Dr. Marielle Kabbouche Samaha's tips to parents so you can be effective advocates for your kid.

When is an MRI necessary for kids with headaches? Dr. Meghan S. Candee offers insights on how to discuss imaging for children to parents.

We spoke with Dr. Jessica Gautreaux, child neurologist and headache specialist, about the role comprehensive headache centers can play.

Learn how migraine affects children, what treatments are available and how to help your child manage their migraine.