Atrial Fibrillation is one of the most important heart rhythm problems to look for after certain strokes because it can significantly increase the risk of another stroke! ♥️ AFib can allow blood to pool in the heart and form a clot. 📈 That clot can travel to the brain and cause an ischemic stro

Getting to live the life i once hoped for is something I never want to take for granted. RIP Dolly Parton 🤍 And in 2026 I have to clarify: yes, the degree is real….because the whole fake-Duke-PA saga has made that an actual disclaimer 🥲 #medicine #doctor #medstudent #womeninstem

Migraine is SO much more than a headache. 🧠 Dizziness, ear pressure, facial pain, nausea, motion sensitivity—and even unusual smell sensations—can all show up around an attack. The more you recognize your migraine symptoms, the easier it is to describe what’s happening and build a better trea

Ask me a YES or NO question about migraine, brain health, dementia, or neurology 🧠👇 I can share general medical education, but I can’t give personalized medical advice or diagnose you here! #neurology #brainhealth #doctor

Frequent headaches in kids deserve more than “they’re probably stressed.” If you’re noticing recurring headaches, nausea, light or sound sensitivity, needing to lie down, or headaches that interfere with school or activities, bring it up with your pediatrician. Ask: “I’m worried my child may

Women make up nearly 2 out of 3 people living with Alzheimer’s. There ARE things we can do that may lower our risk of dementia: stay physically active, treat high blood pressure, manage cholesterol and diabetes, don’t smoke, address hearing loss, stay socially and cognitively engaged, and prote

I get offered a lot of migraine products to promote. But “made for migraine” doesn’t automatically mean evidence-based — and $$ doesn’t make me lower the bar. 🧠 If I recommend something, trust it comes from evidence or experience! #migraine #neurology #migrainerelief #doctor

Migraine is more than the attacks you have today. 🧠 It’s a lifelong neurologic disease that can change over time—which is why learning how to manage it, finding an effective treatment plan, and taking prevention seriously matters. The goal isn’t just getting through your next attack. It’s few

As a neurologist, the patients I see aging with the healthiest brains tend to do these things 👇🏼 🏋️ Strength train — resistance training builds cognitive reserve, not just muscle ❤️ Build cardiorespiratory fitness — higher VO2 max = lower dementia risk 💊 Ask about deprescribing — some com

New 2025 insights on vestibular migraine prevention! A network meta-analysis in BMC Neurology compared key drugs and found all significantly cut monthly vertigo attacks vs. control. Top rankings: 🧠 Propranolol: ~7.04 fewer attacks/month (highest raw effect, but indirect evidence) 🧠 Depako

POV: my brain has 37 tabs open and somehow they’re all playing sound at the same time 😂🧠 #medicine #doctor #femaledoctor

Migraine does not discriminate. 🧠 Migraine doesn’t care how much money you have, where you live, what your job is, or what your life looks like from the outside. It can derail a vacation, a workday, a family event… anything. It’s a neurologic disease that affects people from every background

Honestly never know if it’s the age or gender making people uncomfortable.. #doctor #femaledoctor #womeninstem #medicine

Migraine is so much more than head pain. 🧠 Yawning, neck pain, food cravings, ear pressure, brain fog, mood changes, even a stuffy nose can all happen as part of a migraine attack. And sometimes these symptoms start before the headache even hits. The more you recognize your own migraine pa

Forget flowers. Just tell me exactly how many headache days you’ve had this month 😂🧠 #migraine #doctor #migrainerelief

Still learning. Still growing. Still grateful I chose medicine. 🧠🩺 And yes, women belong in every room where decisions are being made. #doctor #femaledoctor #womeninstem

I’m a neurologist who’s treated thousands of migraine patients—and these are 3 things I beg you not to do! 🧠 Don’t assume neck pain means your neck is causing the migraine. Neck pain can actually be part of the migraine attack. 😵‍💫 Don’t ignore dizziness just because your head doesn’t hurt. M

Why Botox in the shoulders for migraine? 💉 It’s not just for muscle tightness. The neck and upper shoulders feed sensory signals into migraine pain pathways, including the trigeminocervical complex. That’s why the trapezius is part of the evidence-based Botox protocol for chronic migraine. 🧠

🧠 Sleep literally helps “clean” your brain — the glymphatic system clears waste while you sleep. 😵‍💫 Chronic stress can change your brain — including shrinking the hippocampus over time. 🔄 Your brain can rewire itself — neuroplasticity helps other areas take over after injury. 🦿 Phantom li