In certain embodiments, the invention relates to methods for treating migraine (e.g. episodic migraine, chronic migraine, retinal migraine, ophthalmoplegic migraine, acephalgic migraine, migrainous disorder, menstrual migraine, abdominal migraine, childhood periodic syndromes, or cluster headache) by administering a peptide NMDAR partial agonist. In certain embodiments, the invention also relates to methods for treating or ameliorating long-term post migraine sequelae in a patient by administering a peptide NMDAR partial agonist. In certain other embodiments, the invention relates to methods for treating, suppressing, or preventing cortical spreading depression or a disease or condition caused by cortical spreading depression in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering a peptide NMDAR partial agonist. For example, provided herein are methods of treating epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and/or stroke.
