What To Do Headaches Take Over w/ Elizabeth Settle :: Ep 90

Chronic migraine sufferer and nurse practitioner Elizabeth Settle, founder of Headache and Migraine Specialists in Nashville, joins the Lindsey Stafford Show to explain how migraine differs from a typical headache, what symptoms and triggers to look out for, and when to seek specialized care. Elizabeth discusses migraine’s phases, lifestyle and dietary considerations, allergy and sinus connections, and combining medication with individualized, holistic approaches. Her message: you deserve to feel better, and you don’t have to navigate migraine alone. Timed highlights: 00:48 Elizabeth’s path from critical care to founding a headache and migraine practice 02:16 Headache versus migraine: duration, severity, and associated symptoms 03:53 Migraine phases, including prodrome, aura, attack, and postdrome 05:54 When to seek help from a headache and migraine specialist 10:34 Potential contributors to chronic migraine, including triggers and genetics 12:41 Treatment options and Elizabeth’s integrated approach 13:30 Hydration, sleep, and dietary changes 20:56 Craniosacral massage, myofascial therapy, acupuncture, and other complementary options 22:51 How allergies and sinus issues can relate to headaches and migraine 26:35 Where to learn more about Elizabeth and her practice Guest Link: https://www.headacheandmigrainespecia... Podcast Production: https://www.itsyourshow.co/