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Managing Migraine With A Primary Care Provider
Episode 9
Monday, 2 November, 2026
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with Caroline Stowe, DNP, FNP-BC, AQH, MSCP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with additional training in headache medicine, about managing migraine disease with the support of a primary care provider. With more than 40 million Americans living with migraine and fewer than 1,000 headache specialists, many people find it hard to access specialty care. Caroline explains why you don't have to wait to see a neurologist or headache specialist to receive quality migraine care, how primary care clinicians can help, and how to make the most of your next appointment. Follow Caroline Stowe: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this video: Why not every person with migraine disease needs a neurologist or headache specialist Which primary care clinicians can be part of your migraine care team Who may be a good fit for managing migraine with primary care, and when a referral makes sense Symptoms to share with your provider beyond pain, including what happens before, during, and after an attack How to describe the impact migraine is having on your life using headache days and other data How to bring up treatment options your provider may not be familiar with How care can move between primary care and specialty care as your needs change Read the full transcript: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/primary-care *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.
