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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🧠 It’s #MigraineAwarenessWeek! Did you know NHS Grampian was the first health board to sign @themigrainetrust.bsky.social's Workplace Pledge? www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/july/nhs-grampian-signs-the-migraine-trust-workplace-pledge #MigraineMeans #MigraineSupport #WorkplaceWellbeing #ProudToBeNHSG

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We are kicking off #MigraineAwarenessWeek with our brand-new campaign film which illustrates what #MigraineMeans for many of the one in seven people living with the condition. youtu.be/19x0y14g8iI

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Migraine Means - The Migraine Trust 2025

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

📅 Join us from 22 to 28 September 2025 for #MigraineAwarenessWeek! Migraine means more than ‘just a headache’. This awareness week, we're sharing the reality of what migraine means for the 1 in 7 living with it. Help us change the perception of migraine, by getting involved:

Orange and white writing on a dark blue background reads ’22-28 September Migraine Awareness Week 2025 #MigraineAwarenessWeek #MigraineMeans with an arrow graphic that says ‘ways to get involved!’

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Sick of explaining that ‘migraine is not just a headache’? Most of us have people in our lives who -think- they know what #MigraineMeans but… don’t 👀. Share this post, join us this #MigraineAwarenessWeek (22-28 September) & let’s share what migraine really means.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Access to health information you can trust is so important. We're delighted to have our information page on migraine and menopause featured in Patient Information Forum (PIF)'s women's health resource collection! You can check out our page here: migrainetrust.org/live-with-mi...

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Migraine and menopause - The Migraine Trust

We look at how perimenopause and menopause can affect migraine, as well as how to manage migraine during menopause.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Join us as Professor Fayyaz Ahmed covers complex migraine, the symptoms, treatment and management of these. This event will cover the rarer forms of migraines such as hemiplegic migraine and more! Book you free place here: migrainetrust.org/events/manag...

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Managing Your Migraine (Complex migraine) - The Migraine Trust

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Today, we're shining the spotlight on migraine devices (sometimes called ‘neuromodulation devices’), that can be used to help treat or prevent migraine. Brand names for devices are included for information purposes & does not mean The Migraine Trust endorses a particular product.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The final counts are in and the grand total raised during last month’s March for Migraine challenge is… 🥁 £26,192! Here’s Head of Fundraising, Channon, with a special message for everyone who got involved! #MarchForMigraine #TeamMigraine

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Join us on 15 May for our next Managing Your Migraine event where we will be looking at current drug treatments and upcoming treatments. We will be joined by Dr Shazia Afridi, a consultant neurologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Book a place here migrainetrust.org/events/manag...

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Managing Your Migraine (Current drug treatments and upcoming treatments) - The Migraine Trust

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

1/3 Lily’s life was totally upended when she developed chronic migraine as a teenager. Experiencing almost daily migraine attacks, which lasted 10-12 hours each day, she noticed the impact this was having on her education and her mental health

White writing on blue background reads: ‘Managing migraine at that young age and the stage of life I was in was very challenging. It was a very low period for me. I remember on one occasion crying for eight hours on and off because of how much emotional pain and physical pain I was in.” An image of Lily in an orange border looking at the camera.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Today we’re shining the spotlight on acupuncture, a treatment that uses fine needles inserted into the body that may help some people with preventing migraine attacks. In modern medicine, acupuncture is believed to have a direct effect on biological processes in your body.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

This month, we’ve been looking at some of the different ways that hormonal changes can impact migraine, including during menstruation and menopause. Today, on #TransDayOfVisibility, we’re focusing on some of the challenges that trans people may face when it comes to living with migraine.

White text on a dark blue background reads 'living with migraine as a trans person', below is an illustration of three people, looking toward the distance, one wearing a pink shirt, one a white shirt and one a blue shirt with long hair.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Our latest Managing Your Migraine event on migraine, headache and hormones is now on our YouTube channel! Watch as Prof. Gisela Terwindt explores what the impact of hormones is, what can help manage hormones and migraine and treatments that can support this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uZf...

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Managing your migraine- migraine, headache and hormones

YouTube video by The Migraine Trust

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

“Between ages 12 - 16 I would get migraine attacks often. After the age of about 16, I stopped experiencing them & thought I was in the clear! Then at 56 and going through menopause, the familiar zigzag of the visual aura reappeared, & regular attacks became my norm again.”

White text on dark blue background reads 'while going through menopause, out of the blue the visual aura started. Suddenly regular attacks became the norm, sometimes every other day. They can be very disabling and after I can experience depression. Louise'. An image of a woman with short light blonde hair alongside orange, green and dark orange sphere graphics.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

There has been a lot of discussion in the last week about the government’s proposals to change disability benefits. We know that there are people with migraine who rely on benefits and who are understandably very worried about these proposed changes.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

1/3 On #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, Seamus shares his experience of living with both migraine and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): “I have been living with migraine with aura since I was in my teens. Bright lights, noise and anxiety are all triggers for me.”

White text on green background reads: ‘Living with ASD as well as migraine is challenging and I often find that sensory overload brings on a migraine attack’ – Seamus. An image of a man with long purple coloured hair and glasses alongside orange, dark blue and light orange circle graphics.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

1/8 Our ‘spotlight on…’ series is back! This time we’re focusing on non-drug treatment approaches to migraine management. Some people may opt for non-drug treatments either instead of, or as well as, using medications for migraine. Here, we shine the spotlight on supplements for migraine.

Orange text on a dark blue background reads ‘spotlight on…supplements for migraine’, with a graphic of spotlights shining onto the text.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

March for Migraine not your kind of thing? @acraftyjellyfish.bsky.social is getting creative this week on Twitch with Making 4 Migraine! Over the next four days, you can catch the stream and support her fantastic fundraising: www.twitch.tv/acraftyjelly...

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MAKING 4 MIGRAINE!｜!charity｜!gamehers｜!discord｜ [<3]

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Each day from March 20-27, four 30 minute expert Migraine Summit interviews will be free and online. Register today & plan your calendar around which topics you cannot miss. www.migraineworldsummit.com?afmc=hs

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Today is the first day of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar that for many people across the world is marked by fasting during daylight hours. Here, Rhianna shares her experience of managing fasting during Ramadhan while living with chronic migraine:

White text on dark blue background reads 'managing my migraine during Ramadhan can be hard. I fast from sunrise to sunset and the change in routine can be a challenge. - Rhianna. An image of a woman with long dark hair looking toward the camera.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Thinking about signing up for this year's #MarchForMigraine challenge? There's still time! Find out more and take the first step: migrainetrust.org/get-involved...

Orange and white text reads 'March for Migraine. Walk, jog, cycle, wheel or even dance 100 miles in March, and aim to raise £100 to support people living with migraine.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Whether you're celebrating with your partner, the gals, your pals, or just showing yourself some love today, wishing you all a happy #ValentinesDay! 💙

A pink heart on a teal background with the words 'roses are red, violets are blue, if you think migraine's 'just an excuse' I've got news for you!', with an illustrated graphic of a person holding two thumbs down.

A pink heart on a teal background with the words 'roses are red, violets are blue, I manage migraine with support from my crew', with an illustrated graphic of four friends with their arms around each other.

A pink heart on a teal background with the words 'roses are red, violets are blue, we live with migraine but we'll make it through', with an illustrated graphic of two hands making a heart shape.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

If you'd like to share your story of managing migraine during Ramadan, we'd be delighted to hear from you! You can submit your story here: migrainetrust.org/your-migrain...

An orange graphic of hanging lanterns and stars against a dark blue background with white text that reads 'managing migraine during Ramadan. Do you have experience of managing migraine during Ramadan? If you'd like to share your story, or any tips for fasting during Ramadan, we'd love to hear from you!

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We all know migraine is not ‘just a headache’. But from yawning to speech mix-ups, there are lots of weird & wonderful symptoms connected to migraine. Check out our blog for some of the more surprising ones: migrainetrust.org/news/runny-n... Do you experience any of these? Let us know!

Dark blue text on an orange background reads ‘runny noses, mind blacks and tummy troubles: symptoms you may not have realised were linked to migraine’. Teal coloured icons depict a sore stomach, a person sneezing and a person with a thought bubble containing a confused squiggle.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

As part of Migraine Awareness Week we launched our film ‘Migraine Hurts’ to raise awareness of what it means to live with migraine. We’re really pleased to be in the running for the Smiley Charity Film Awards! Help us get to the next stage and vote for us smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/migrai...

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The Smiley Charity Film Awards is the world’s biggest campaign to promote cause-based films. Nearly half a million members of the public have voted in the…

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

March for Migraine, our annual fundraising challenge, is open for registrations! Aim to take on 100 miles this March wherever, and however you like, and raise £100 for our vital work with every step. Find out more & register here: buff.ly/3UN27tW #MarchForMigraine 💙

White and orange text on a dark blue background reads 'March for Migraine. Walk, jog, cycle, wheel or even dance 100 miles in March, and aim to raise £100 to support people living with migraine. #TeamMigraine.' Illustration of two people walking with a dog with a background of blue and green coloured shapes.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

January can be a difficult month. You might be bombarded by messages today about #BlueMonday (the third Monday in January, alleged to be the ‘most depressing day of the year’) & find yourself thinking that there can be a lot of blue days when it comes to living with migraine.

Orange text on white background reads 'if you're finding January tough, you're not alone. We're here for you'. A dark blue hear graphic is in the centre of the image.

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

“When you live with migraine it can feel like the onus is always on you. You’re ‘eating the wrong things’ or ‘exercising the wrong amount’, you’re ‘too stressed’ or ‘on screens too much’. I spent ages internalising the blame."

A woman with blonde hair holding a kitten against a white background with green, orange and teal coloured circles. Text reads 'when I'd been ill with migraine, someone commented that I must have 'partied too hard'' - Sophie

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

🎇It's a brand new year!🎇 Here are some of the things we'd like to do more of this year (and a few things we'd like to leave in 2024!) Is there anything else you'd add to our '2025 migraine ins and outs' list?

A white notes-app style text box against a dark blue background reads: 'In: keeping a migraine diary, making the most of symptom free or low symptom moments, looking after our mental health. Out: criticising others for how they manage their migraine, being hard on ourselves for things we can't control, comparing our migraine journey to others', pushing through migraine symptoms because we feel we should

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

▶️ In case you missed it: catch up on our recent Managing Your Migraine session for tips on navigating the festive season with migraine. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nat...

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Frosty weather, flu season and festive fun: Managing migraine in winter

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Join us in Hull for our first Managing Your Migraine event of 2025. We will be discussing headaches and when to worry, what secondary care can offer, lifestyle and self-management of migraine and what to expect from a nurse-led clinic. Book your free place here: migrainetrust.org/events/manag...

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Managing Your Migraine (Face to face event in Hull) - The Migraine Trust

Join us in Hull for an informative and supportive event dedicated to migraine. The focus of this event is to discuss headaches and when to worry, what secondary care can offer, lifestyle and self-mana...

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Migraine hurts in many ways. You can help us to be there for anyone hurt by migraine. This week, donations that you make to The Migraine Trust through the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be doubled! You can double the difference your donation makes here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Sarah shares why she wants to see as many MPs as possible attend our drop in the Houses of Parliament in London on 4 December. You can use our letter writing tool to ask your MP to come migrainetrust.eaction.org.uk/ask-your-mp-...

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Join us for our next Managing Your Migraine event on managing migraine in winter. Dr Kay Kennis will be providing info on the possible challenges & ways we can try to manage these, including treatments, recovery options and routine. Book your free place here: migrainetrust.org/events/manag...

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Managing Your Migraine (Frosty weather, flu season and festive fun: Managing migraine in winter) - The Migraine Trust

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Want to have your donations to The Migraine Trust doubled this Christmas? ⭐⭐ We’re joining @biggive.bsky.social's #ChristmasChallenge! That means from 3 to 10 December, you can make double the difference with one donation. Save the date now! migrainetrust.org/get-involved...

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The Migraine Trust @themigrainetrust.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

On #InternationalMensDay, four men, Thomas, Dom, Ray and Haider, share with us their experience of migraine, and the impact it has had on their careers, relationships, families and social lives. “I think men need to lose this stigma of hiding pain,” says Thomas.

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