In this episode with Dr. Purvi Saraiya, we break down how to tell the difference between common headaches and migraines, including key symptoms like aura, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. We also explore the most common migraine triggers — from stress and hormones to diet and weather — and share practical tips for identifying your own.
You'll learn how lifestyle changes can support migraine relief, what treatment options are available (including over-the-counter meds, preventives, and injections), and the red flags that signal when it’s time to see a neurologist. Whether you’re dealing with occasional headaches or chronic migraines, this episode offers clarity, guidance, and next steps you can take today.
Managing Migraines: Triggers, Treatments and When to See a Doctor
Featured Speaker:
Purvi Saraiya, M.D.
Dr. Saraiya graduated from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India and is Board Certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is also certified by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers as a Multiple Sclerosis Specialist. Dr. Saraiya specializes in multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, epilepsy specifically in women, neurological disorders in women, migraines, dementia and clinical neurophysiology (EEG, EMG).