Presenter: Cary "CW" Jasper, ND, FNP-BC, DAAPM

Original Date: September 25, 2016

Migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness and nearly 1 out of 4 families has a migraine sufferer. Unfortunately most migraineurs are not diagnosed and when they see their family doctor about their headaches only 48% receive a correct diagnosis. Even sadder is that when a correct diagnosis is reached the majority are offered treatments of doubtful benefit. For example, one of the drugs most frequently prescribed for migraine is of such dubious benefit that it has been included on the American Academy of Neurology's Choosing Wisely Campaign of Practices to Avoid. This presentation refines our ability to diagnose migraine, and helps us to evaluate the relative benefit of the many different medications, drugs and therapies relevant for prevention and treatment of migraine, and how to combine all of this into a coherent, effective, treatment program.

1.5 Pain Management CEUs approved by OBNM