There is no one single migraine trigger that affects everyone. A study by the National Migraine Centre found 79 per cent of patients were aware of factors that they thought triggered migraine attacks – but…
Most people with migraine find headaches are a common feature of their migraine attacks. But headaches and migraine attacks are not the same thing – migraine is much more than just a headache. Migraine attacks…
What is the aura? Migraine is so much more than just a headache. Many of those affected will experience one or more of the other symptoms that can occur at any point during the attack….
What is CGRP? Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide is an important chemical involved in transmitting pain signals through the nervous system – and it’s also associated with the triggering of migraine attacks. It was first discovered in…
What happens during a migraine attack? Even if you don’t have an aura before the headache, you may have noticed other feelings that make you aware an attack is starting. A migraine attack can actually…
What is abdominal migraine? Mostly common in children, abdominal migraine involves repeated bouts of stomach pains alongside various other migraine symptoms. Your child might complain of severe tummy pains without any headache symptoms, which can…
To mark Migraine Awareness Week, we’ve been working with the media to highlight the impact of migraine and the effective treatments now available. We worked with Stylist magazine on an article that explores why women…
‘A fantastic and much needed resource for all those suffering. Dr Katy Munro’s experience and knowledge through this book will help all those who read it’ Dr Rupy Aujla, The Doctor’s Kitchen The new book…