Migraine Patient Stories

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“Migraine affects my memory” – Siobhan Condron, Patient Story

“Migraine affects my memory. I can't remember the names of my nearest and dearest during…

Hazel13 October 2022

Lifestyle MAI News Patient Stories

Life is a struggle with Chronic Migraine & all I can do is take it day by day – Colette Collins, Patient Story

My Chronic Migraine Story I have been suffering from migraine for as long as I…

Hazel12 October 2022

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Migraine After Surgery – Patient Story by Clare Thornley

In 2019 I was diagnosed with cancer and advised to have part of my kidney…

Hazel11 October 2022

Health Lifestyle Patient Stories

My Migraine Story – Tony Cascarino, Former Professional Irish Footballer

My migraine only began when I was 28 years old. I still remember my first…

Hazel11 October 2022

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I’ve had some level of headache every day for 7 years now – Niamh Maher, Patient Story

To most people migraine is simply a headache that goes away when you take some…

Hazel7 September 2022

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Migraine Awareness Week 2022 theme – Phases of Migraine – Before, during and after an attack

Migraine is a complex neurological condition that affects over 600,000 people in Ireland alone, that’s…

Hazel31 August 2022

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‘Tell Us How You Feel’ Survey Results

Over 200 people living with migraine took part in our 'Tell Us How You Feel'…

Hazel9 March 2022

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My Working Life with Migraine – Patient Story

I come from a family, four generations now that I am aware of, of strong…

Hazel14 July 2021

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They said Chronic Migraine is not a long term illness – Patient Story

My migraine started in 2016. At the time I had been moved to a new…

Hazel8 July 2021

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Managing Migraine in the Workplace – Louise O’Sullivan, Patient Story

“Most people see migraine as a singular thing, a headache that you get which will…

Hazel8 July 2021

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New Daily Persistent Headache – A headache that arrives, and never leave… Rowan Maher, Patient Story

I developed a headache just before Halloween 2012. The symptoms included vertigo, nausea and feelings…

Hazel12 January 2021

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