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Migraine is not "just a headache"

Most people will have experienced a headache at some point in their lives1. People living with migraine, however, experience a range of symptoms that can impact day-to-day life2,3.

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WHAT IS MIGRAINE?

Migraine is not just a headache. Find out more about the symptoms and causes of migraine.

About Migraine

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MANAGING MIGRAINE

Understand your migraine attacks and how to manage them.

Managing Migraine

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SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR

Getting the best answers begins with asking the right questions. Our discussion guide can help you prepare for the conversation with your doctor.

Download Discussion Guide

SEEKING HELP AND SUPPORT

Building a support network can be important to help manage your migraine. Find out more about how to seek help and support.

Getting Help

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MIGRAINE RESOURCES

Access online information and resources to learn more about migraine.

Support and Resources

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effect not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of medicines.

References:

1. Boardman H. 'Headache', in Peter Croft, Fiona M. Blyth, and Danielle van der Windt (eds), Chronic Pain Epidemiology: From Aetiology to Public Health, Epidemiology: From Aetiology to Public Health (Oxford, 2010; online edn, Oxford Academic, 1 Jan. 2011).https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199235766.001.0001 [Last accessed August 2024).

2. The Migraine Trust. The State of the Migraine Nation. What is the impact of migraine in the UK? Rapid research review. https://migrainetrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/State-of-the-Migraine-Nation-impact-rapid-review.pdf. [Last accessed August 2024].

3. Messina R, et al. Tracking the evolution of non-headache symptoms through the migraine attack. J Headache Pain. 2022;23(1):149. https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-022-01525-6 [Last accessed August 2024].

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