Elizabeth Huzzey Headache & Migraine Management

05/01/2025

03/11/2023

Today is International Stress Awareness
Day 🤯

Stress – it’s one of the most commonly reported
triggers for migraine. Perhaps a well-meaning (but
ill-informed!) friend has suggested the solution to living
with migraine is to just ‘be less stressed’ – if only!

But addressing excessive stress in our lives is a
positive step we can take to help us manage the
challenges that are thrown our way.

Creating a toolkit of coping strategies is an excellent
way to do this 🛠

Dr Sophie White, Clinical Psychologist suggests taking
stock of what causes stress in our lives, and whether
there are any practical steps we can take to reduce that
stress. However, she’s clear that avoiding all stress is
not a realistic goal: “It’s important to recognise that we
might not be able to get rid of everything that is
causing us stress, especially if those things are out of
our control.”

Dr White also suggests thinking of a few different
activities that help you feel better, including:

• things that bring physical comfort such as sitting in
your favourite cosy chair 🛋, exercising 🏋️‍♀️or cuddling
a pet 🐱
• social strategies like reaching out for a chat 💬 or
being around loved ones 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• creative strategies which might include journaling ✍️
or getting arty 🎨

“In a DIY toolbox, we do not use everything all at the
same time: some days we need one thing, other days
we need another. It is okay to take the time for you to
do what you need.”

What would you include in your stress-busting toolkit?

You can read more of Dr Sophie White’s tips in her blog here https://migrainetrust.org/news/migraine-and-stress/

02/05/2023

A great project from NMC

We are looking for parents of a child with migraine to evaluate an online course aimed at parents to support them in managing their child's migraine.

To take part, you will be given free access to the course, which you can engage with at your own pace. After finishing the online course, you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire to share your thoughts about the course.

After completing the survey you will be entered in a draw to win one of five £20 vouchers. If you have any further questions or are interested to take part, please contact Jessica Witterick at jew00107@students.stir.ac.uk.

30/01/2023

In this blog, we answer common questions we get asked about the new CGRP mAb treatments for migraine via The Migraine Trust helpline.

06/01/2023

The information on how best to use painkillers and triptans can be unclear. Here we answer some common questions on this topic.

04/01/2023

From migraines to IBS, back pain and hair loss, millions of us suffer health problems triggered by stress and anxiety. Here’s how to deal with them

19/10/2022

Abdominal Migraine is quite a common condition that affects 4 in 100 children and also some adults

18/10/2022

The links between sleep and migraine

25/09/2022

Have you ever tried acupuncture for your ?

Did it help?

There is some evidence suggesting acupuncture can help to prevent migraine. Find out more here: https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/acupuncture/

21/09/2021

An interesting scientific insight on the potential power of plant based diet on headaches. Let me know if you have found plant based diet good for your migraines or headaches

What effect do fasting and a plant-based diet have on TBI and migraines?

05/05/2021

Peter Goadsby at his best explaining migraine in an easy to understand way. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000vp2z

Peter Goadsby on migraine attacks and the new treatments his research has inspired.

05/05/2021

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000vp2z

Peter Goadsby on migraine attacks and the new treatments his research has inspired.