What is Migraine?

'Migraine is a complex, long-term health condition. If you have migraine, you have repeated migraine attacks. These tend to involve a moderate to severe headache along with other symptoms. Migraine attacks can be a whole-body experience that can make it difficult to function normally.

Migraine attacks vary from person to person but typically last between four hours and three days. Most people don’t have any symptoms in between migraine attacks. However, you might find it takes days to recover from a migraine attack. And some people with chronic migraine may have symptoms on a daily basis.

Migraine can have a huge impact on many aspects of your life, including your family and social life, education and work. It can have a negative effect on your mental health too. When migraine is having a substantial, negative impact on your normal day-to-day activities, it may be considered a disability.'

Source: What is migraine? - The Migraine Trust

To find out more about Migraine, get support and see how you can help others with the condition, visit the Migraine Trust.