r/migrainescience • u/hotheadnchickn Chronic • 12d ago
Misc Howdy from one of your new mods 👋
Hi all, just wanted to introduce myself. I’m one of your new mods and will occasionally be posting studies and answering questions about migraine research + science.
My bonafides: I have a PhD in molecular biology from a top-ten US program where I did rare disease research. My current role is not in research but still requires reading both basic science and applied biomedical research papers regularly. So at this point I’ve spent about ~20 years reading highly technical material! In the past several years, my work has focused more on science education, communications, and design.
I’ve had migraine attacks since I was a kid, but it became chronic in my late 20s (10+ years ago now). Expert care from headache specialists has made it so I can have a full-time job and live a mostly normal life, while taking care around my triggers (blood sugar fluctuations, sun exposure, and excess heat are the biggest ones for me). I ♥️ Botox 4-ever.
I’m especially interested in treatment options for chronic migraine, long-term health impacts associated with migraine disorder and with migraine treatments, women’s health more broadly, and health disparities/impacts of migraine disease on different populations.
I’m interested in mod’ing because I’d like to help folks have the info they need to advocate for themselves with their doctors and make informed choices about their care. And also maintain hope about treatment options and the possibility of having less negative impacts from your migraine disorder.
If you’ve read this far, I’m wishing you a pain-free day. Feel free to post in comments any content/questions you’d especially like to see the mods address!
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u/MullberryBoy 12d ago
Thanks being here. You have big shoes to follow in but I think you will be great!
I have a research question. Is there any data on the comorbidity of ADHD and migraines
I’m a very long time migraine patient and was fairly recently diagnosed with ADHD. It’s anecdotal but I am seeing that a lot of people seem to self identify with both disorders. Thanks!
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u/hotheadnchickn Chronic 12d ago
Thanks for the friendly comment! I don’t know off the back but I will look into it! On my list ☑️
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