Migraine Awareness Week: get information and advice
05 September 2011
This week (4-10 September) is Migraine Awareness Week.
A migraine is not simply a bad headache. A migraine is an intense headache accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea (feeling sick), visual problems and an increased sensitivity to light or sound.
According to Migraine Action, a charity raising awareness of migraine and offering advice to those affected, 1 in 7 people in the UK suffer from migraine.
This week, the charity is campaigning to raise awareness - find out more about Migraine Awareness Week on their website.