A-Z of Neurological Conditions

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Name

Migraine

Description

Migraine is a debilitating neurological condition, which often strikes without warning. It affects different people in different ways, but common symptoms include an intense, throbbing headache (usually on one-side of the head), sensitivity to light and noise, nausea or vomiting. Visual disturbances, or aura, are also common.

Useful National contacts

Migraine Action Association
Tel. 0116 275 8317
www.migraine.org.uk


Separate site for Children and Young People:
Migraine Action Adventure
www.migraineadventure.org.uk
Tel. 0116 275 8317


The Migraine Trust
Tel: 020 7631 6970
www.migrainetrust.org


National Migraine Clinic
Tel. 020 7251 3322
www.migraineclinic.org.uk

see also Cluster Headaches entry.

Our resources

The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues.

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