A migraine is wholly unwelcome at any time, but when it always hits just as the weekend starts and ruins your precious time off it’s especially horrible. It’s not just bad luck though, there’s a reason that you might regularly … Continue reading
We know that sleep – how much we get, and what kind of quality the sleep is – plays a big role in migraine onset and control. It’s often cited that lack of sleep, too much sleep, or a change … Continue reading
Living with migraines is hard enough as it is, without having to struggle in a workplace which doesn’t take the condition seriously or make adjustments for migraine sufferers. More than 90% of those who have migraines say that they cannot … Continue reading
It can be hard at times to tell the difference between a headache and a migraine. They both involve a pain in the head. So what separates the two? Tension headaches, as the name suggests, are often linked to a … Continue reading
Migraineurs who experienced reduced stress from one day to the next have a significantly higher risk of a migraine attack on the following day, according to a new study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of … Continue reading
A recently published article has examined the relationship between stress and migraines. Published in the French journal Revue Neurologique, the article suggests that stress-relief therapies may even be of use in a migraine prevention setting. The authors discuss the complex … Continue reading
From getting a diagnosis, to identifying and learning to avoid triggers, to convincing your employers that you have a genuine medical condition, the journey of a migraine sufferer can be long and arduous, and that’s not even counting the attacks … Continue reading
Stress can be a useful emotion – it can motivate us to achieve or alert us to potential harm. But it can also become a chronic state of mind that can lead to disturbance within the body. One manifestation of … Continue reading
You might suspect you suffer from migraines but are not sure of the symptoms, or maybe you have just been diagnosed with migraines but don’t know much about the condition. If you are asking ‘What type of migraine do I … Continue reading
You’ve worked hard all year; you’ve saved up for your holiday; your bags are packed and passport is at the ready… Then, just as you’re battling your way through security to reach your gate in time, you feel the beginnings … Continue reading