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Home » Post-Injury Headaches vs. Migraines - and what to do about them (with Dr. Thompson Maesaka)

Post-Injury Headaches vs. Migraines - and what to do about them (with Dr. Thompson Maesaka)

November 11, 2022 by Cristabelle Braden Leave a Comment

When your head is in pain, everything else feels harder. After a brain injury, headaches can be a major symptom that decreases quality of life for survivors.

This week on Hope Survives® | Brain Injury Podcast, Dr. Thompson Maesaka is here to help us understand all things post-injury headaches, including hidden causes. We will also discuss the difference between post-concussion headaches and "true migraine," neurologists, and medication. When you can identify the cause behind WHY your head is in pain, it will help you to treat it effectively.

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0:00 Intro

9:30 Introducing Dr. Thompson 

12:00 Post-Injury Headaches

15:30 Stress on your System

20:30 Reasons for Headaches

22:00 Basics on How to Help Headaches

25:00 Neck and Eyes Relationship

30:50 Neurologists and Medication

34:10 Post-TBI Headaches Vs. True Migraine 

44:45 Top Things to Know

51:10 Words of Hope

MEET OUR GUEST:

I’m Dr. Thompson Maesaka. I grew up in Rosemount, MN currently live in Edina, MN. I love neuroscience, making music, and dogs of all types. I got into concussion work through my own struggles with post concussion symptoms and love being able to relate to people’s struggles on a more personal level. I own a clinic centered around persistent headaches in Bloomington, MN called the MN Center for Chronic Headache. Our main areas of focus are migraine and concussion.

Connect: mnmigraineandconcussion.com ; IG: @dr.thompson_maesaka ; TikTok: @headache_whisperer

ABOUT CRISTABELLE:

Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, podcast host, brain injury survivor & advocate.

Connect: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com

About This Podcast

Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Sharing hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. Subscribe and stay tuned for messages of encouragement, interviews with professionals, and survivor stories.

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This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.

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