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09/03/2025

Certain foods like caffeine, aged cheeses, and processed meats can trigger migraines. Have you identified any dietary triggers that affect you?

Let us know how you manage your diet to prevent migraines.

07/03/2025

๐”๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ-๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ

Did you know - Weather changes, such as shifts in barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity, can trigger migraines.

Do you notice more headaches during storms or with sudden weather changes?

12/02/2025

๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ ๐›๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ:

โ–ชAffects up to 20% of women and 6% of men globally
โ–ชCan last from a few hours to several days
โ–ชConsidered chronic if you experience 15+ headache days a month, with at least 8 being migraines

Thatโ€™s a huge impact on daily lifeโ€”and itโ€™s why understanding migraines isnโ€™t just for those who suffer from them. Whether you experience them or support someone who does awareness is key.

Because migraines arenโ€™t just headachesโ€”theyโ€™re a whole-body experience.

08/02/2025

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐š ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ฎ๐ซ๐š?
If youโ€™ve ever seen flashing lights, zigzag lines, or had blind spots before a migraine, youโ€™ve likely experienced a migraine with auraโ€”also known as a classic migraine.

An aura is like a warning signal that the headache is coming.

It can include:
โšก Visual disturbances (flashing lights, blurry vision)
๐Ÿคฏ Tingling sensations
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Difficulty speaking

While the aura usually lasts 20โ€“60 minutes, the headache that follows can be just as intense as with other migraines.

Migraine isnโ€™t just about painโ€”itโ€™s a full-body experience.

05/02/2025

I'm sure we've all been there when we mention we have a migraine and people confuse it with "just a headache".

Hereโ€™s how to tell the difference:
๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž:
โ–ช๏ธThrobbing, severe pain (often one-sided)
โ–ช๏ธNausea & vomiting
โ–ช๏ธSensitivity to light, sound, or smells
โ–ช๏ธCan last 4โ€“72 hours
โ–ช๏ธSometimes includes an aura (flashing lights, tingling)

๐“๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐š๐œ๐ก๐ž:
โ–ช๏ธMild to moderate pressure (like a tight band around your head)
โ–ช๏ธNo nausea or sensory issues
โ–ช๏ธLasts 30 mins to a few hours

Migraines arenโ€™t just โ€œbad headachesโ€โ€”theyโ€™re a neurological condition that can seriously affect daily life. Recognising the signs is the first step to better management.

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