A migraine usually feels like an intense, debilitating headache, but much worse. It is a neurological condition, often accompanied by other symptoms. The frequency and intensity of migraines are different from one person to the next and are found in women more often than men. Migraines commonly run in families and can affect people of all ages. They can begin at a very young age or may not surface until adulthood. Some of the symptoms include sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, numbness, … [Read more...] about What Is a Migraine
Migraine
Migraine Awareness Week in UK
Migraine Awareness Week is running from 3rd - 9th of September this year. Migraines and headaches of all kinds can bring misery and, as Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson knows all too well, the problem can have a severe impact on the lives of those affected. The theme of this year's awareness week is 'Breaking migraine stigma together'. Migraine can carry a stigma - as many people still do not understand the condition. This results in those affected feeling alone, isolated and left to cope … [Read more...] about Migraine Awareness Week in UK
Migraines
With migraines affecting one in seven people in the UK - around 8 million people in total, it is hardly surprising that migraine has been classified as the most common of all the neurological conditions and one which affects people of all ages, races and cultures. According to statistics published on the patient.co.uk website, the condition is more common in women than in men. Around 18% of women versus only 6% of men are migraine sufferers - although in children, the condition is more common … [Read more...] about Migraines
