Dealing migraines

While a vast number of people fall victim to an occasional migraine, around 2% of people endure chronic migraines. Migraines tend to affect women more than men and, although the exact cause is not known, it is likely to involve multiple genes. Many people will be aware of particular factors or foods which trigger their symptoms.

Stages of a migraine

PREMONITORY STAGE – here people describe a change in how they feel, both physically and mentally, for example fatigue, mood changes, being thirsty, having food cravings and frequent yawning. This can last from an hour or so to 24 hours.

approximately one in three with a migraine have aura (though potentially not