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.
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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.
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What is migraine?
Information on what migraine is, including types and symptoms, and an introduction to treatments
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Migraine, menopause and HRT
Explains how hormonal change can trigger attacks and what can be done to prevent them.
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Menstrual migraine
What is menstrual migraine and how is it treated.
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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.
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Migraine and contraception
Explains the relation between different contraceptive methods and migraine.
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Vestibular Migraine
What is vestibular migraine and how can it be treated?
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Hemiplegic Migraine: an Overview
What are the two main types of hemiplegic migraine? What are the symptoms and how is it treated?
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Food and migraine
Sets out the key points about food (and drink) and migraine.
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“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).
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Botox and migraine
An introduction to the use of Botox for the prevention of chronic migraine.
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Migraine in Pregnancy
How pregnancy and breastfeeding affect your migraines and how to treat them.
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Migraine in children and adolescents
How to deal with migraine in children and adolescents, including diagnoses and advice on how to manage it.
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Migraine: Advice to schools
Information on children suffering from migraine, triggers for migraine attacks and the management of migraine.
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Greater Occipital Nerve Block
What it is, how it works, the procedure, the side effects and the benefits.
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Medication Overuse Headche
How much is too much? Information on avoiding ‘rebound headaches’ by taking too many painkillers.
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Migraine with Aura
What it is, what causes it and what can be done to prevent it.
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What is Cluster Headache?
Information about these severe headaches.
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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.
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Co-prescription of triptans with antidepressants
Information on taking an antidepressant medication and a triptan medication.
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CGRP and anti- CGRP injections for the Prevention of Migraine
What are anti-CGRP drugs and how do they work?
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Migraine in a time of COVID-19
Why are some people getting more frequent migraine attacks? What medications should you avoid if you have COVID-19?