NEW YORK, June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, WebMD
released In Their Own Words: Moving Beyond Migraine with
Robin Roberts, a new five-part
video series that sheds light on the debilitating nature of
migraine and the impact it has on all aspects of a sufferer's
personal and professional life.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7579759-robin-roberts-moving-beyond-migraine/
To learn more about treatments and the individuals featured in
In Their Own Words: Moving Beyond Migraine with Robin Roberts, visit: to
www.webmd.com/insidemigraines.
Moving Beyond Migraine follows the lives of Jennifer, a
public school administrator who has lived with intense migraine
headaches for over 20 years; Kate, a 20-year-old college student
with debilitating migraines that have run in her family for
generations; Melanie, whose intense migraine condition has altered
the dynamics of her nine year marriage; and Lynn, who after
suffering from migraine for 50 years, shares how a clinical trial
for a new treatment called CGRP targeted therapy is finally
providing her with some relief.
Developed in partnership with Roberts' independent production
company, Rock'n Robin Productions, Moving Beyond Migraine
features those suffering from the disease, as well as the family,
friends and doctors who care for them. The series also highlights
promising new treatments that are on the horizon, which may offer
new hope to the millions suffering from recurring migraines.
"The patients we met through the series are putting a very brave
face on a disease that is often misunderstood," said Robin Roberts. "Hopefully, their stories will
bring comfort and hope to the millions still living with recurring
migraine pain."
Episode Synopses: 'In Their Own Words: Moving
Beyond Migraine with Robin
Roberts'
A Day in the Life of Migraine
Viewers explore a day in
the life of a Connecticut teacher
who gets frequent migraines. By experiencing her daily routines of
constant ice packs, special sunglasses and medication, it's
possible to understand not just her pain but how the potential for
pain impacts home life, professional life and social life.
Tracing the Roots of Your Migraine Family Tree
It's
not common knowledge that migraine is hereditary. If both of your
parents have migraine, you have as high as a 100% chance of getting
it. Robin introduces us to a multi-generational family of
migraineurs, including a college student who suffers from daily
migraines. The episode shows how her family is able to adapt and
support each other with migraine.
When the Pain Comes Between Us: Migraine and
Marriage
Living with pain can strain relationships.
One Rhode Island couple discusses
how frequent migraines were disruptive to their household, careers
and social life. Once frequent travelers, the couple explains how
debilitating migraines have inhibited them from living the life of
their dreams. The couple explains how they are able to communicate,
care and rise above the pain to keep a strong marriage. A therapist
also weighs in to explain how migraine can hurt relationships and
even break up marriages. But there is a message of hope so that
viewers can consider their own relationships and learn how to
succeed.
Breaking the Silence of Migraine
There are many
misconceptions surrounding migraine. Many think that people are
either lying or exaggerating a typical headache. Several
migraineurs speak out about their fears, frustrations and needs as
they share both the physical and emotional toll the condition
takes. This episode is driven by the voices of multiple migraine
patients who provide a vivid visual and share visceral experiences
of what it's like for them to endure a migraine, and the impact
migraine has on their everyday lives.
Has Migraine Met Its Match? The Latest in
Treatment
New hope is on the horizon for the millions of
people who suffer from frequent migraines. Viewers will learn about
clinical trials showing promising results for a new preventive
treatment that could be available as early as 2018.
"WebMD is committed to providing in-depth tools and resources
for people living with migraine as well as the friends and family
who support them," said Kristy
Hammam, WebMD editor-in-chief. "Moving Beyond
Migraine offers a highly personal look into the world of
migraine as well as the new treatments that are offering hope."
WebMD and Roberts first partnered to develop original digital
video programming with a focus on health and wellness-related
topics in early 2015. The first collaboration between WebMD
and Rock'n Robin Productions, Future of Health with Robin
Roberts, which featured promising medical
advances and powerful human interest stories, won a New York Press
Club Award for Feature Reporting in the Science Medicine Technology
category. Additional programming includes Path to a
Breakthrough, which focused on advances in precision
medicine, immunotherapy, and biologics, and The Cutting Edge of
Cancer, which explored the most promising medical innovations in
cancer prevention and treatment.
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About Rock'n Robin Productions
Rock'n Robin
Productions is an award winning, full service broadcast and digital
production company creating new and exciting programming for
network, cable, and online audiences. From documentaries and news
driven specials, to entertainment and sports programming, short
form digital series, scripted dramas and live special events,
Rock'n Robin Productions produces virtually every type of
show. Robin Roberts is the
company's president and is the driving force behind much of its
programming. John R. Green is Rock'n
Robin's executive vice president and executive producer of In Their
Own Words: Moving Beyond Migraine. Evelyn
Seijido is the senior producer.
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