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Migraine & Headache Australia

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Migraine & Headache Australia is the only organization in Australia that aims to support the more than 6 million Australians affected by headache and migraine.

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Sometimes people mistake tension headache for migraine, or vice versa. It is important to diagnose headache disorders accurately to reduce stigma and help people get the right treatment. If your headache begins to interfere with your day-to-day life, please consult your doctor.

Sometimes people mistake tension headache for migraine, or vice versa.
 It is important to diagnose headache disorders accurately to reduce stigma and help people get the right treatment. If your headache begins to interfere with your day-to-day life, please consult your doctor.
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Botox works to gradually decrease the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, and for many people it’s an effective treatment that improves their quality of life. headacheaustralia.org.au/botox-for-migr…

Botox works to gradually decrease the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, and for many people it’s an effective treatment that improves their quality of life.

headacheaustralia.org.au/botox-for-migr…
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I let go of what I can't control and focus on what I can. From practical changes to a change in attitude or expectations of others, how have you applied this idea to your journey with migraine?

I let go of what I can't control and focus on what I can.

From practical changes to a change in attitude or expectations of others, how have you applied this idea to your journey with migraine?
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Migraine is an inherited tendency to have headaches with sensory disturbance. It’s an instability in the way the brain deals with incoming sensory information, and that instability can become influenced by physiological changes like sleep, exercise and hunger. -Prof P. Goadsby

Migraine is an inherited tendency to have headaches with sensory disturbance. It’s an instability in the way the brain deals with incoming sensory information, and that instability can become influenced by physiological changes like sleep, exercise and hunger. -Prof P. Goadsby
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Migraine attack can occur in stages. Not everyone will experience every possible phase. Both a migraine aura and premonitory phase occur before the pain phase of a migraine attack. Learn more about migraine stages on our website. headacheaustralia.org.au/migraine/

Migraine attack can occur in stages. Not everyone will experience every possible phase. Both a migraine aura and premonitory phase occur before the pain phase of a migraine attack. Learn more about migraine stages on our website.
headacheaustralia.org.au/migraine/
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This new study on omega 3 rich diets showed improvements in stress perception, sleep quality and perceived health with good results on pain intensity and the interference of pain on daily life for people with migraine. shorturl.at/ilGZ3

This new study on omega 3 rich diets showed improvements in stress perception, sleep quality and perceived health with good results on pain intensity and the interference of pain on daily life for people with migraine.
shorturl.at/ilGZ3
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Thanks Dr Haghdoost for your reflections on our event last August at Parliament House, Canberra, recently published by the George Institute for Global Health. Thanks to all who help to raise awareness. tinyurl.com/dp9zf6ec

Thanks Dr Haghdoost for your reflections on our event last August at Parliament House, Canberra, recently published by the George Institute for Global Health. Thanks to all who help to raise awareness.
tinyurl.com/dp9zf6ec
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The parties towards the end of the year may bring some changes of routines, different foods and drinks to usual. It can hard to avoid all migraine or headache triggers and we don't want to add more stress to the season by worrying too much about them. What are your strategies?

The parties towards the end of the year may bring some changes of routines, different foods and drinks to usual.  It can hard to avoid all migraine or headache triggers and we don't want to add more stress to the season by worrying too much about them. What are your strategies?
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Migraine is a common neurological disorder, affecting about 5 million Australians. It is characterised by moderate to severe headache, nausea and other symptoms. While there is not currently a cure for migraine, treatment to help people manage is available.

Migraine is a common neurological disorder, affecting about 5 million Australians. 

It is characterised by moderate to severe headache, nausea and other symptoms. While there is not currently a cure for migraine, treatment to help people manage is available.
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Approximately one in four women of working age experience migraine. We need to make work a friendlier and more productive place for the millions of Australians who are impacted by migraine.

Approximately one in four women of working age experience migraine. 
 We need to make work a friendlier and more productive place for the millions of Australians who are impacted by migraine.
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Migraine attacks can happen spontaneously, but other times specific factors (called ‘triggers’) can increase the likelihood. Some common triggers are related to your environment, physical or emotional state, or diet. Triggers can be quite different for individuals.

Migraine attacks can happen spontaneously, but other times specific factors (called ‘triggers’) can increase the likelihood. Some common triggers are related to your environment, physical or emotional state, or diet. Triggers can be quite different for individuals.
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Sometimes people with migraine may be concerned about what others think about needing to cancel plans at the last minute due to the unpredictability of migraine. Is this something that has concerned you?

Sometimes people with migraine may be concerned about what others think about needing to cancel plans at the last minute due to the unpredictability of migraine.

Is this something that has concerned you?
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There are some effective non-drug approaches to help to control migraine. Sometimes people can't take medicines due to side effects, pregnancy, breastfeeding or other medication interaction. You may like to add them to your drug strategies too. shorturl.at/dkBRW

There are  some effective non-drug approaches to help to control migraine. Sometimes people can't take medicines due to side effects, pregnancy, breastfeeding or other medication interaction. You may like to add them to your drug strategies too.

shorturl.at/dkBRW
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The after headache phase of a migraine attack is referred to as the ‘postdrome’. About 80% of migraine attacks may have symptoms which continue. Common symptoms can be feeling fatigued, irritable, difficulty thinking, light and sound sensitivity and nausea.

The after headache phase of a migraine attack is referred to as the ‘postdrome’. About 80% of migraine attacks may have symptoms which continue.

Common symptoms can be feeling fatigued, irritable, difficulty thinking, light and sound sensitivity and nausea.
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If you have to be aware of Christmas flashing lights, summer sun and extra time at the shops in artificial lights, we get it. Photophobia is the second most common migraine attack symptom, with up to 90% of people with migraine reporting this at any stage during an attack.

If you have to be aware of Christmas flashing lights, summer sun and extra time at the shops in artificial lights, we get it. 

Photophobia is the second most common migraine attack symptom, with up to 90% of people with migraine reporting this at any stage during an attack.
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On behalf of Migraine & Headache Australia, and all of us at the Brain Foundation we wish you a joyous holiday season, and thank you for your support this year.

On behalf of Migraine & Headache Australia, and all of us at the Brain Foundation we wish you a joyous holiday season, and thank you for your support this year.
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On behalf of Migraine & Headache Australia and the Brain Foundation, we wish you a very happy new year. Thankyou for your support during 2023, in helping people with headache & migraine.

On behalf of Migraine & Headache Australia and the Brain Foundation, we wish you a very happy new year. Thankyou for your support during 2023, in helping people with headache & migraine.