Migraine: New Triggers and Medications Found

Migraine is a common but often underestimated condition that severely impairs quality of life. New therapy options like triptans, ditans, and gepants, as well as non-drug approaches like relaxation and exercise, provide relief.

Men are often undertreated, and children and adolescents are also affected. There are indications of a link between migraine and epigenetics, but research funding is difficult to obtain as common diseases like migraine are often neglected.

New migraine medications like triptans, ditans, CGRP-antibodies, and soon gepants are available. Non-medication options include botulinum toxin injections, relaxation techniques, and exercise.

The relationship between migraine, blood sugar levels, and aura symptoms is being researched, and more awareness and funding are needed especially for children and adolescents.