Impact of migraine
Migraine affects many aspects of a person's life, their work, education, relationships and mental health
43,000,000 It is estimated people in the UK lose a total of 43 million days from their work and education each year because of migraine.
60% Our research found that 60% of people with migraine feel it had significantly impacted on their relationship with their partner or spouse
71% Our research found that 71% of people with migraine feel it has significantly affected their mental health
Personal stories of people living with migraine
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Abigail’s experience of hemiplegic migraine
What hurts me more than anything is the lack of understanding of what living with migraine is like
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Mathew’s experience of migraine with aura
My employers were not very understanding
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Nick’s experience of chronic migraine
My battle is to manage it and not lose my job and maintain my relationship
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Barbara’s experience of migraine with aura
The aura symptoms make me extremely vulnerable and can be temporarily disabling
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Taiyeba’s experience of chronic migraine and cluster headache
After years of telling my GP that I couldn’t cope, I was finally referred to a neurologist
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Kate’s experience of episodic and chronic migraine
My life was governed by the constant fear something I did would set one off
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Jenny’s experience of vestibular migraine
Before I was prescribed effective medication, the impact of my migraine on my life was enormous
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Maria’s experience of menstrual migraine
I’ve grown in confidence with being open about how I feel
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