Migraine

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What is migraine?

A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache.

What causes migraine?

The exact cause is unknown, but there can be triggers, such as particular foods, stress or tiredness.

What are the symptoms of migraine?

Symptoms include:

  • intense throbbing on 1 side of the head
  • sensitivity to light or sound
  • feeling sick or being sick

Some people have migraines frequently, while others may only experience them from time to time.

Are you affected by Migraine?

If you’re affected by migraine, The Brain Charity can support you.

We are the only charity in the UK to be here for every one of the more than 600 different neurological conditions in existence. Individually, many are rare, but combined, they affect 1 in 6 people.

We provide practical help on all aspects of living with migraine, emotional support such as counselling, phone befriending and group therapy and social activities to people with migraine from all over the UK from our centre in Liverpool.

Looking to talk to someone?

Phone us

Contact The Brain Charity now

Our friendly Information & Advice Officers are here to help. We endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 10 working days.

0151 298 2999

Looking to talk to someone?

  • Please tell us which neurological condition you are affected by and what you need support with.

Caring for someone affected by Migraine

Migraines can have a severe impact on someone’s quality of life. It is important to seek advice from your GP on how to manage and treat them. Someone affected by migraines also needs to feel supported by family and friends who understand the severity of the pain they are experiencing.

We support carers, friends and family too

Are you a carer for or relative of someone with migraine? It’s just as important for you to look after your own physical and mental wellbeing too.

The Brain Charity provides free support for carers, friends and family of people with any form of neurological condition, including migraine, from anywhere in the UK.

We also run an additional carers advocacy service for all carers in Liverpool, regardless of which type of condition the person they care for has.

You don’t need to be a formal or registered carer

We can help you even if you don’t view yourself as a formal carer or claim Carer’s Allowance. Find out some of the ways we support carers below.

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Feeling lonely? Our phone befrienders can help

You can receive a regular weekly call from a volunteer befriender to combat loneliness and isolation.
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Other resources

The Brain Charity's library

The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on migraines and on a wide range of disability-related issues

Visit our library to read Migraine Action’s info pack Supporting young migraineurs and Migraine News.

Support groups

National Migraine Centre Online Forum (HealthUnlocked)

https://healthunlocked.com/migrainecentre

Other charities

The Migraine Trust (UK research and support charity for people affected by migraines)

Tel: 020 7631 6970
Website: www.migrainetrust.org

National Migraine Centre (national charity in the UK that offers treatment and support for those experiencing migraines)

www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk