{"podcast":{"title":"Migraine Heroes","slug":"migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347","podcast_index_feed_id":6571347,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/migraine-heroes-chron/","website_url":"https://migraineheroes.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/74760d54-a6c6-4e17-9ad8-521131ac3a47/b2sF4xQCZn_YtoBrWvkKP8sR.png","author":"Diane Ducarme","episode_count":193,"summary":"Are you doing everything right - avoiding triggers, taking your medication - and still experiencing migraine episodes that steal your day? You're not alone, and you're not broken. Deep dives into the science behind migraine, from food and hormones to sleep, stress, and the unexpected triggers few people talk about. Every topic holds a tension: is ginger a trigger or a remedy? Is stress the cause or the symptom? What does perimenopause actually change? There's rarely a simple answer, so each episode looks at the knowledge and science from different angles, East and West, and turns it into practical advice rooted in context. Migraine Heroes started when Diane Ducarme began helping her sister, then friends, then increasingly more people living with migraine. That work became a method, now used by over 3,000 people, to identify your own unique patterns and find real solutions. This podcast is where that thinking happens out loud. Curious what your own starting pattern looks like? Find out with the Migraine Heroes app: migraineheroes.com/qr-download","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T12:20:55.825952+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347"},"episode":{"title":"Rebound Headache: When Migraine Medication Starts Feeding the Cycle","slug":"rebound-headache-when-migraine-medication-starts-feeding-the-cycle","published_at":"2026-08-26T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347/rebound-headache-when-migraine-medication-starts-feeding-the-cycle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347","url":"https://migraineheroes.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bdcc184b-6b41-4d32-ade3-2743de01fd86.mp3","summary":"When the medication you rely on for relief starts being followed by more and more headaches, it can feel confusing and frustrating. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores rebound headache, also known as medication-overuse headache, and why frequent treatment can sometimes begin feeding the migraine cycle instead of calming it. You’ll discover: 💡 How to recognize when frequent migraine medication may be contributing to increasingly frequent headaches 💡 Why rebound headache happens in the brain, and why it does not mean you are weak, dependent, or treating migraine “wrong” 💡 How to begin breaking the cycle safely, including one practical step you can take without suddenly stopping medication on your own This episode will help you better understand your medication patterns, recognize when something may be shifting, and approach the next steps with more clarity and support. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Medication-Overuse Headache (International Headache Society) : These criteria define medication-overuse headache and its diagnostic thresholds. Read more here. Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Medication Overuse Headache (Diener et al., 2019): This review explains the mechanisms, prevention, withdrawal, and treatment of medication-overuse headache. Read more here . European Academy of Neurology Guideline on the Management of Medication-Overuse Headache (Diener et al., 2020): This guideline outlines education, withdrawal, and preventive treatment strategies. Read more here. Comparison of 3 Treatment Strategies for Medication Overuse Headache (Carlsen et al., 2020): This trial compares withdrawal, preventive treatment, and their combination. Read more here . Effica…","meta_description":"When the medication you rely on for relief starts being followed by more and more headaches, it can feel confusing and frustrating. 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