The Migraine Trust

04/06/2026

“Migraine makes your world and prospects feel very small especially when you’re navigating the hamster wheel that is your twenties.

One positive thing which came from this is that I have recently taken up drawing. I’ve always loved drawing but prioritised academia when I started university. Drawing allows me to put a humorous spin on migraine which can be difficult to put into words. Some pictures are sadder than others, but mostly, they bring me joy and always some sort of relief at being able to show exactly what it feels like without words.”

Due to the impact of migraine, Lizzie has had to postpone her dream of becoming a teacher. As she takes a break to figure out her next steps, she has been inspired by her migraine symptoms to take up drawing. Lizzie is also running the Swansea Half Marathon for us this week! 🏃‍♀️

You can read Lizzie’s story here 👉 https://migrainetrust.org/news/migraine-makes-your-world-and-prospects-feel-very-small/

03/06/2026

“Drug repurposing helps expand the treatment options available. Using existing medications that have been shown to be effective for migraine can save time and cost, as researchers often already understand their safety profiles, allowing access to treatments to be accelerated.”

In her latest blog, PhD researcher, Mignon explains how medications initially developed for other health conditions such as beta-blockers and Botox came to be used for migraine treatments. 💊

Check out Mignon’s blog: 👉️ https://migrainetrust.org/news/from-botox-to-beta-blockers-how-medications-developed-for-other-health-conditions-are-used-in-migraine/

26/05/2026

It's a scorcher out there! ☀

Have you found the recent change in weather has had an impact on your migraine attacks?

Various aspects of your environment can trigger migraine. From bright sunlight to changes in atmospheric pressure caused by weather changes, people living with migraine may have noticed an increase in their attacks.

In this heat staying hydrated is key as dehydration is a very common migraine trigger. To avoid this try to drink at least eight glasses of water a day on top of any other drinks you may have.

21/05/2026

There’s still very little research into migraine in adults with learning disabilities - and your experience could help shape future research.

We’re sharing a short survey which is looking for:
• adults aged 18+ with a learning disability who have (or think they may have) migraine
• people who support someone with a learning disability and diagnosed or suspected migraine

The survey asks just six questions, and you do not have to answer every one. It closes on 30 June 2026.

Find out more and take part here:

There has not been much research about migraine in people with learning disabilities. This study aims to find out whether migraine is an important topic for people with learning disabilities and to help inform future research priorities.

20/05/2026

“Hemiplegic migraine is a lot more than a headache.”

Ella lives with hemiplegic migraine, a type of migraine that can involve temporary weakness on one side of the body. For some people, symptoms may also include: visual disturbances such as seeing zig-zags and coloured spots, dizziness and problems with reading, writing and speaking.

Here, Ella describes her symptoms and explains how this affects her daily life.

If you need information and support understanding hemiplegic migraine, our helpline is here for you. Our helpline provides evidence-based information on all aspects of migraine and are ready to support you 👉️ https://migrainetrust.org/get-support/our-information-and-support-service/

13/05/2026

“As a father of two young children who lives with migraine, I wanted to challenge myself physically so when I saw there were places available for the London Landmarks Half Marathon, I knew I wanted to support so I signed up as a runner!

Training for the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) was not straightforward, just like my journey with migraine.

There were times during my training for the half marathon that I was going out ready for a run, but my eyes would get blurry and I would feel an aura come on so I didn’t train as much as I should have done. I get stressed trying to work out if my eyes are just blurry or if it really is the onset of aura, and I’ll err on the side of caution, which stopped me training as much.”

Christopher took on the challenge of completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon for us while living with migraine. His training journey was not easy or clear cut, yet he fulfilled his goal of reaching the finish line. Read Christopher’s full story:👉️ https://migrainetrust.org/news/training-for-the-london-landmarks-half-marathon-was-not-straightforward-just-like-my-journey-with-migraine/

11/05/2026

This post contains reference to mental health and su***de.

Living with migraine affects everyone in different ways. For some people, this could mean a significant impact upon their mental health.

As Thomas describes in this video, because of migraine, his confidence was knocked and he could no longer remain in employment. After a particularly bad migraine attack, this led to a su***de attempt. After taking the step to seek support from his GP, he received appropriate mental health treatment.

“Speaking about it helped tenfold. It took a huge weight off my shoulders.”

During this , if you need to speak to someone about how migraine impacts your mental health, you can reach out to our helpline. You can call them on 0808 802 0066, Monday - Friday, 10am–4pm or get in touch online.

09/05/2026

This is Daisy’s account of how she began walking for exercise: “I have a little 1-kilometre circumference lake just a kilometre from my house, and it has benches spread around it and somewhere to sit halfway between my house and it, so I started there. At the beginning I would have to rest on the benches a couple of times, and on the way there and back, just to make it one lap of the lake. By taking it slowly and building myself up though, I was finding that the walking wasn’t triggering migraine attacks like I had expected it to.”

If you’re looking for a form of gentle, low-impact exercise to fit into your routine, why not try walking?

During this , you could try to step outside for a couple of minutes, a few times a week to accustom yourself. Remember to keep hydrated and take your medication with you, if needed.

There’s no need to put pressure on yourself to achieve certain targets and always take regular breaks. 💙

For more information on migraine and movement, check out our website: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/self-management/exercise/

Has walking helped you to manage your migraine? Let us know in the comments.👇

01/05/2026

'Access to medicines in England is at its most fragile point in years', according to a BBC News report today.

Reports of patients experiencing difficulties accessing much-needed medications for a wide variety of health conditions is understandably concerning.

We want to ensure that everyone living with migraine has access to the treatments and care they need.

Have you experienced issues in accessing medication for migraine? Please consider sharing your experience in our new survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GZJM52V

30/04/2026

We are absolutely delighted to have won silver at the Smiley Charity Film Awards for the second year in a row! 🥈

Our Migraine Awareness Week campaign film, Migraine Means, highlights the impact that misconceptions about migraine can have in the workplace, and the important role of employers in providing support.

You can check out the full film here: https://youtu.be/19x0y14g8iI?si=JXQNc1VB2we5RZIx

Whether you are an employer, a colleague of someone with migraine who is keen to learn more, or navigating the workplace with migraine yourself, we have lots of information and resources for you: https://migrainetrust.org/workplace/