Migraine Stories
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Taiyeba’s experience of chronic migraine and cluster headache
Ideally, I’d crawl into bed in a cool dark room at every attack. But this means I am left with 10-15 days to actually work, see friends and enjoy family
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Chisola’s story of migraine and work
“When I’m in a cycle of attacks, the headache from the last one is still there when the next starts”
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Rhianna story of managing migraine while fasting during Ramadhan
The change in routine can throw off the schedule I try to stick to that I know doesn’t aggravate my symptoms
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Will’s story of chronic migraine as a younger person
Chronic migraine has changed my life, but it hasn’t changed me.
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Thomas’ story on the impact of chronic migraine on his mental health and ability to work
Having my life taken over by migraine has really taken its toll. Migraine impacts every aspect of my life now
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Haider’s story of migraine and his career
It’s in my nature to push through, but after 18 years I am questioning how sustainable pushing through is
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Maria’s story of menstrual migraine
I’ve grown in confidence with being open about how I feel
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Misba’s story of migraine and navigating childhood, work and family life
Migraine has been a massive part of my life. It has always evolved, and I have had to evolve with it
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Sandip’s story of migraine and osmophobia (sensitivity to smell)
Now I do what’s right for me, not anyone else
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Katie’s story of daily migraine
A good month for me is one with low to moderate pain every day, and occasionally a few days pain-free
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Conner’s story of growing up with migraine and supporting The Migraine Trust
When I was a teenager, people around me didn’t understand migraine that well and the effect that it can have on your mental and physical wellbeing
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Nick’s story of chronic migraine
My battle is to manage it, not lose my job and maintain my relationship
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