The National Migraine Centre provides high quality information on migraine and headache. Click on the links below to access individual fact sheets on a range of related topics.

We provide you with general information about the topics concerned. However, as everyone is different, we encourage you to make an appointment to see one of our doctors to get the best possible advice based on your specific needs.

• Migraine: How to live with it

  This looks at what migraine is, which are the most common triggers and gives you some advice on what you can do about it.

• What is migraine?

  Information on what migraine is, including types and symptoms, and an introduction to treatments

• Migraine, menopause and HRT

  Explains how hormonal change can trigger attacks and what can be done to prevent them.

• Menstrual migraine

  What is menstrual migraine and how is it treated.

• Migraine triggers?

  The best way to prevent and effectively treat migraine is to address your triggers. These range from irregular sleep patterns to dehydration. Learn more here.

• Migraine and contraception

  Explains the relation between different contraceptive methods and migraine.

• Food and migraine

  Sets out the key points about food (and drink) and migraine.

• “Natural” remedies for migraine – should I try them?

  Natural remedies to consider include plant remedies Feverfew and Butterbur and the chemicals Magnesium, Coenzyme Q10 and Riboflavin (Vitamin B2).

• Botox and migraine

  An introduction to the use of Botox for the prevention of chronic migraine.

• Migraine in Pregnancy

  How pregnancy and breastfeeding affect your migraines and how to treat them.

• Migraine in children and adolescents

  How to deal with migraine in children and adolescents, including diagnoses and advice on how to manage it.

• Migraine: Advice to schools

  Information on children suffering from migraine, triggers for migraine attacks and the management of migraine.

• Greater Occipital Nerve Block

  What it is, how it works, the procedure, the side effects and the benefits.

• Medication Overuse Headche

  How much is too much? Information on avoiding ‘rebound headaches’ by taking too many painkillers.

• Migraine with Aura

  What it is, what causes it and what can be done to prevent it.

• What is Cluster Headache?

  Information about these severe headaches.

• Do I need a brain scan for my headaches?

  Information on different brain scans, what they show, who needs them, the risks and the costs.

• Co-prescription of triptans with antidepressants

  Information on taking an antidepressant medication and  a triptan medication.