If you’ve ever wondered “Do I have migraine or just a bad headache?”, you’re not alone. Migraine is often misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. This guide walks you through: When to see your GP What happens at your appointment First-line treatments (including triptans) Preventative medications When you’re referred to a neurologist Advanced treatments & alternatives What […]
When most people hear the word migraine, they think of one thing: a very bad headache. But anyone who lives with migraine knows that the reality is very different. Migraine is a complex neurological condition that affects the entire nervous system, and the migraine symptoms can go far beyond head pain. In fact, some migraine […]
If you live with chronic migraine in the UK, you will know that light is not just uncomfortable. It can be overwhelming. Fluorescent lighting, LED screens, supermarket aisles, car headlights. For many of us, light is not neutral. It is a trigger. This is where FL-41 lenses come in. But what exactly are they, and […]
🕒 Reading Time: 8 minutes 👤 Written by: Misba Yousaf, Biomedical Scientist & Migraine Advocate One of the most frustrating things about living with migraine is being told to identify a single trigger. As if migraine works like a switch that can simply be turned off. For many people living with chronic migraine, it is […]
Living with migraine and light sensitivity can be exhausting, isolating, and deeply misunderstood. For many people, migraine is dismissed as just a headache, something to push through, or something that should be fixed quickly. But anyone living with chronic migraine knows it is far more complex than that. Migraine is a neurological condition. It […]