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In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Elizabeth Leroux, MD, a headache specialist, former president of the Canadian Headache Society, and founder of Migraine Canada.

Join Joe and Dr. Leroux as they talk about starting migraine associations in Canada, the obstacles providers have when getting patients their treatments, and the important work being done by Migraine Canada.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:55- Joe kicks off the episode by asking Dr. Leroux about her own experience with migraine

03:16- Dr. Leroux tells Joe about vestibular migraine

03:51- Dr. Leroux tells why she pursued a career in neurology and what drew her into helping be a leader in Canadian migraine advocacy

06:41- Joe asks Dr. Leroux what challenges patients face when trying to access treatments, and how much time is spent advocating for patients

08:58- Joe and Dr. Leroux talk about the mountains of paperwork one needs to complete in order to get proper care

13:49- Dr. Leroux shares what is exciting her the most about the work Migraine Canada is accomplishing

16:38- Joe asks Dr. Leroux to share what she wants people around the world to know about migraine and related diseases

21:22- Joe tells Dr. Leroux about a recent migraine attack, that without the proper treatment, would have had him out for a day or two

Contact Our Host:

Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: jcoe@ghlf.org

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to TalkingHeadPain@GHLF.org.

Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Elizabeth Leroux, MD, a headache specialist, former president of the Canadian Headache Society, and founder of Migraine Canada.
Join Joe and Dr. Leroux as they talk about starting migraine associations in Canada, the obstacles providers have when getting patients their treatments, and the important work being done by Migraine Canada.
Among the highlights in this episode:
00:55- Joe kicks off the episode by asking Dr. Leroux about her own experience with migraine
03:16- Dr. Leroux tells Joe about vestibular migraine
03:51- Dr. Leroux tells why she pursued a career in neurology and what drew her into helping be a leader in Canadian migraine advocacy
06:41- Joe asks Dr. Leroux what challenges patients face when trying to access treatments, and how much time is spent advocating for patients
08:58- Joe and Dr. Leroux talk about the mountains of paperwork one needs to complete in order to get proper care
13:49- Dr. Leroux shares what is exciting her the most about the work Migraine Canada is accomplishing
16:38- Joe asks Dr. Leroux to share what she wants people around the world to know about migraine and related diseases
21:22- Joe tells Dr. Leroux about a recent migraine attack, that without the proper treatment, would have had him out for a day or two
 Contact Our Host:
Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: <a href="mailto:jcoe@ghlf.org">jcoe@ghlf.org</a>
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to <a href="mailto:TalkingHeadPain@GHLF.org">TalkingHeadPain@GHLF.org</a>.
Catch up on all our episodes on <a href="https://ghlf.org/talkingheadpain/">our website</a> or on your favorite podcast channel.
To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

Talking Head Pain is a podcast that confronts head pain, head on. 

Brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation and hosted by migraine advocate Joe Coe, this show explores how people living with migraine, cluster headache and other types of intense pain find ways to better manage their disease. 

To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

Or visit GHLF.org for more information. 

Talking Head Pain is a podcast that confronts head pain, head on. 
Brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation and hosted by migraine advocate Joe Coe, this show explores how people living with migraine, cluster headache and other types of intense pain find ways to better manage their disease. 
To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.
Or visit GHLF.org for more information.

Talking Head Pain

A podcast confronting head pain, head on, brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

A podcast confronting head pain, head on, brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.