Caring for someone with Migraine
Migraine
Migraine is a complex neurological condition which is classified by the World Health Organisation as the 7th most disabling disease worldwide, the 4th for women. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Vos et al. The Lancet, Volume 386, Issue 9995, Pages 743 – 800, 22 August 2015
Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the world, affecting about 12 – 15% of people. It is three times more common in women than it is in men and is usually inherited. It is a very individual condition. Some people experience only one or two attacks per year while others suffer on a weekly basis. An attack can last from 4 to 72 hours.
The Migraine Association of Ireland’s goal is to provide relief for sufferers of Migraine through support, self education, information and resources for Healthcare professionals.
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What can I do for someone who
suffers from Cluster Headache?
If you know someone in work, or have a friend or family member who suffers from cluster, seeing a full-blown attack, especially for the first time can be scary. The person could scream, hit their head a lot, cry, pace, rock back and forth, and sometimes even bang their head off a wall.
If you really want to support someone who suffers from Cluster Headache, then the best thing to do is to educate yourself about the condition. Take a look at the following websites;
OUCH UK
https://www.facebook.com/EHAUndertheHat/
Migraine Not Just Another Headache
A Self Help and Information Book for Migraine Sufferers
Written by experts, this book describes the role of the GP, nurse, pharmacist, pediatricians, physiotherapist and psychologist in the treatment of migraine. It advises about the management of migraine in the home, at school, in the sports centre and workplace. It gives crucial information from neurology and from specialist migraine clinics about pain management, migraine in children and adolescents, and the legislation to support people in educational and employment contexts.
A book that should be read and shared with family, friends, colleagues or anyone who would welcome the understanding that migraine is not just a headache.