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Accessing Care for Migraine and Headache Disorders in Canada
Finding the right specialist, getting a diagnosis, trying out treatments – people with migraine and headache disorders frequently interact with the healthcare system, and it is not always an easy journey. To help you along the way, our team of medical contributors have created these helpful video webinars, articles, and other resources.
Don’t Let Migraine Ruin Your Day
When a migraine strikes, many people delay taking their medication, allowing the inflammation to worsen. Just as you wouldn't wait to call for help if your house were on fire, it's crucial to act...
The Canadian Migraine Tracker: A New Option for Headache Monitoring
Looking to take control of your migraine management? Learn how the Canadian Migraine Tracker, a migraine diary app, can support your journey with migraine in this post.Using a Migraine Diary A...
Physiotherapy for Migraine and Other Headache Disorders: Key Insights
What is the role of physiotherapy in managing migraine and other headache disorders? What do physiotherapists do? Does it work effectively, and how can we determine if recommending physiotherapy is...
Perimenopause and Migraine
Welcome to our enlightening video, "Perimenopause and Migraine," featuring Dr. Candice Todd, MSc, MD, FRCPC. In this comprehensive session, Dr. Todd discusses the intricate relationship between...
Children and Migraine – Webinar
Join Migraine Canada for an enlightening webinar on children and migraine with Dr. Marissa Lagman, MD, FRCPC, FAHS. Dr. Lagman explores essential topics including the presentation of pediatric...
Psylocibin for Migraine Treatment
Unlock the potential of psilocybin in our enlightening webinar. Hosted by Migraine Canada, this webinar features Dr. Alexandre Melinyshin, a neurologist and headache specialist, as the keynote...
Sleep and Migraine – Webinar
Welcome to Migraine Canada’s "Ask Your Pharmacist" webinar series! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Rachel Luther, a dedicated and passionate pharmacist from Center Wellington Remedies RX,...
The Impact of Sleep and Insomnia on Migraine
Drug Coverage in Canada: How Medications Reach Your Medicine Cabinet
Explore the intricacies of drug coverage in Canada with our enlightening webinar, "Drug Coverage in Canada: How Medications Reach Your Medicine Cabinet." Presented by Migraine Canada, this webinar...
Webinar on Gepants with Dr. Elizabeth Leroux
Join Dr. Elizabeth Leroux, a distinguished neurologist and headache specialist, as she unravels the science behind Gepants and their transformative impact on migraine treatment in Canada. In this...
Migraine Awareness Webinar
Join Dr. Leroux, a distinguished neurologist specializing in headache and migraine, as she delves into preventive medicine strategies, patient support programs (PSPs), and access issues in this...
Webinar on Mental Health and Migraine
Explore the intersection of migraine and mental health with Dr. Sharon Pham, lead psychologist at the Chronic Pain Centre, in this insightful webinar hosted by Migraine Canada. Dr. Pham provides a...
YOU can make a difference –
Help us improve access to migraine care in Canada!
At Migraine Canada, we know that patient resources are only one piece of the puzzle. In addition to supporting people like you, we are diligently working to inform policymakers and healthcare providers about the realities of migraine – after all, it is only possible to access care if care is available! Visit our advocacy toolkit or donate now to support this important work.
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