Migraine Stories
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Charlotte’s story of migraine, FND, and the importance of getting the right care
'Living with migraine and FND has ignited a passion in me to advocate for invisible disabilities.'
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Matt’s story of a 100-year family history of migraine
'My grandmother lived with migraine and remembers her mother and grandmother experiencing it too.'
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Kofi’s story of migraine’s impact on his basketball career
Migraine almost ended my career before it really began.
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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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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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Esther’s story of working with migraine with aura
I felt I just had to push through, even if it meant closing my eyes at my desk until an aura passed, hoping nobody would notice
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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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