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The Migraine Trust

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  • Migraine Trust

  • 34 / Female
  • London, London and South East, UK
  • Last Login: 10/30/2009

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The Migraine Trust is the health and medical research charity for migraine in the United Kingdom.  The Migraine Trust is committed to supporting all those affected by migraine, promoting research, improving diagnosis and treatment, providing information and raising awareness of migraine as a significant public health problem.

Did you know that there are 8 million people in the UK alone that suffer from migraine and that most people who get migraine are aged 20-50?

The World Health Organisation has rated migraine among the 20 most disabling lifetime conditions, which costs the UK over £3 billion per year in lost working hours and doctors’ visits.

Of those who suffer from this disabling condition it is estimated that between 10-20% of migraine sufferers are unable to work due to their migraine.  Migraine sufferers are considered to have a lower quality of life than people with asthma.  Despite the prevalence of migraine in the UK it very much remains an invisible condition with the sufferer often remaining isolated and the condition not being treated seriously by others.

Migraine is a condition of recurring headaches (headaches that happen again and again). The headaches may be linked with other symptoms, such as sensitivity to light and noise, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and eyesight changes.  People who suffer from migraine have an unusually sensitive nervous system that is particularly sensitive to change.  In migraine sufferers, changes which many people do not notice cause painful, recurring headaches.  A migraine attack can last up to five days from beginning to end which can include a period of up to 72 hours of a throbbing headache.  The average frequency of attacks is one a month, but over 17% of sufferers have more than forty attacks a year. 

The Migraine Trust:

  • organises regular events for migraine sufferers and their families across the UK.
  • offers an Information and Enquiry Service service for enquiries about migraine, other headaches and their management.  All information is based on the best available evidence.  Enquiries can be made by telephone (020 7436 1336), email or in writing.  For further information please visit www.migrainetrust.org.
  • has produced over 20 fact sheets on a variety of migraine and headache related issues.  These are available to download from the Publications section of our website.  A complete set of fact sheets is available to order from our website shop.
  • has produced specialised information packs.  Two information booklets Migraine Advice for 7 to 12 Year Olds and Migraine Advice for Teens are available for young sufferers and their parents or carers.  The Working With Migraine pack is for employers and employees on managing migraine in the workplace.  These items are available to download or order via our website.
  • organises regular training days for health professionals.
  • is funded entirely by voluntary donations.
  • raises awareness through the participation of migraine sufferers in challenge such as running, parachuting and trekking. 
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    Who I'd like to meet:

    People who suffer from migraine. Any person of any age, class, sex, ethnicity, culture or intelligence level can have migraine. Migraine is probably the most common of all painful chronic (long-term) conditions, so you are definitely not alone.

    Also family, friends, carers and teachers of migraine sufferers and health professionals.

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    • The Migraine TrustMigraine Trust

      Aug 24 2009 4:13 PM

      Migraine Awareness Week 2009 is fast approaching. 
      This year it runs from 6 - 12 September.  Migraine Awareness Week gives migraine sufferers an opportunity to raise awareness of their condition - migraine is not "just a headache".  Visit our website for information about Migraine Awareness Week and to request leaflets and posters (UK only). www.migrainetrust.org
    • RED is COVER - Better W…

      Aug 1 2009 9:41 PM

      Hiya !
      What ya been upto ? Its been a while !
      Hope your well and kicking. Our single "Shutterspeed" is out now ! this is what the source had to say about it

      ‘... emotional vocal renderings akin to a slightly annoyed Elliot Smith and the kind of anthemic sonic atmosphere that recent Editors alluded to but never quite attained.’

      drop by and have a listen to the track on our myspace, if you like what you hear, please show the support and get yourself a copy.
      keep in touch

      much love
      Adam, Dan, Dave, Dean, Rick
      REDisCOVER

      Red Is Cover

    • Oriental Pearls

      Jun 14 2009 7:52 PM

      Thanx alot for your friendship and welcome to myspace of ORIENTAL PEARLS!!

      Love&Peace!!!

    • Disabled Civil RightsScott LaLonde

      May 15 2009 9:23 PM

      I have Backers muscular dystrophy do not know how long I have to live I'm trying to get million friends for Disabled Civil Rights cause goal and short video Added me to your top friends please. Goal to have the Supreme Court Olmstead decision 6 to 3 Law enforced and have community-based programs for all who qualify for med waiver and consumer directed care which will save the taxpayers approximately 50% and provide opportunities for jobs instead of having disabled institutionalized or a nursing home. Also the George W. Bush presidential Executive Order 13217.Which means it has been designated a nationwide problem! To be Moses for all disabled people to remove the yoke the burden on our disabled back and set disabled people free.Keep Rock 'n rolling on!
    • Always In My Heart

      Jan 23 2009 8:26 PM

      Thank you very much for your friendship. I suffer migraines at least twice a month, and they are no joke, although many underestimate what they do to you.


      I really admire the work you are doing.


      Please keep in touch.


      All the best.

      Always In My Heart.
    • Kevin Loves CherokeeRoseKevin McMahon

      Jan 21 2009 3:51 PM

      Thanks for the friendship and have a great week.
    • RED is COVER - Better W…

      Oct 4 2008 12:03 PM

      Hey thanks for adding us ! much appreciated :) Drop by anytime to listen to our music and chat.
      Hope to cya at our gigs around brighton and london !
      keep in touch
      hope to hear from ya soon

      Red Is Cover
    • Design AidBruce Allinson

      May 19 2008 12:47 PM

      Thanks for the add
      anyone can find out more about Design Aid - the creative charity and our efforts to support the charity sector and good causes at www. designaid. org. uk
      join our charity community and forums
    • Briana

      May 8 2008 10:43 AM

      Thanks for adding me! I look forward to getting to know you!

      " I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.

      "
    • The Migraine TrustMigraine Trust

      Apr 23 2008 10:49 AM

      The Migraine Trust MySpace group
      http://groups. myspace. com/themigrainetrust