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The Migraine Trust is the national charity for migraine in the United Kingdom.
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💻 Join us for our Managing Your Migraine (in the workplace) session. Find out more and book your free place here: migrainetrust.org/events/manag...
September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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💬 Sharing your migraine experience and joining the conversation online and on social media using #MigraineMeans
September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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☕ Helping to tackle the isolation that is often a part of living with migraine, as well as raising vital funds, by hosting a #MigraineMeetUp. Sign up and download your fundraising pack here: migrainetrust.org/get-involved...
September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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🖊️ Write to your MP: pop your postcode into our handy online tool, and you’ll find a template letter that you can add to with the contact details of your local MP pre-filled and ready to go! migrainetrust.eaction.org.uk/migrainemeans
September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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📅 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!’
September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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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.
August 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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So, here’s to 60 years of The Migraine Trust!🎉 Check out these fantastic throwback photos (and yes, that is Bananarama in the 1983 picture!)
White text on blue background reads 'The Migraine Trust Symposium, 1969'. A black and white image shows an audience of men in suits as two people stand at the front, one being presented with an award. White text on blue background reads 'football fundraiser in aid of The Migraine Trust, 1983. A black and white image depicts several people wearing The Migraine Trust branded t shirts, posing with a football. White text on blue background reads 'The Migraine Trust International Symposium (MTIS), 2018', accompanied by an image of a speaker on a stage beside the MTIS logo and a presentation screen, with an audience looking on. White text on blue background reads 'Westminster parliamentary event, 2023' accompanied by an image of The Migraine Trust's Rob Music standing at a podium addressing an audience.
August 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Since we were set up in 1965, we’ve been dedicated to helping people affected by migraine. Through awareness-raising, providing practical information & support & funding cutting-edge research, we've been & will continue driving positive change for the 1 in 7 people with migraine.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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White text with blue background layered over The Migraine Trust's instagram grid reads 'how many months have you been raising awareness of migraine?'
August 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Some devices should not be used by people with certain medical conditions, e.g. epilepsy or heart disease. It’s important to check with your doctor as to whether it is a suitable option for you & check the patient information on the manufacturer's own website before buying.
9. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘what are the possible downsides? The devices are not currently available on the NHS for the treatment of migraine but you can buy them privately. Some may need a prescription from a headache specialist or consultant. Migraine devices are not suitable for everyone. Generally, people with implanted medical devices (e.g. pacemakers) are advised not to use them.
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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8. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘what are the benefits of migraine devices? Migraine devices can be used either instead of or alongside migraine medication, which opens up more options for treatment. The devices are all self-administered meaning you can operate them yourself without a healthcare professional. Most of the devices are easily portable, meaning you can access treatment on the go.
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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7. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘Other devices, including TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) machines for migraine. There are other devices available that some people find useful for migraine, including TENS machines. These are usually applied to the forehead. There is less published evidence on how well these devices work.’
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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6. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘Remote electrical neuromodulation (Nerivio). A device that you wear on your upper arm. You control it through an app on your smartphone. The device delivers electrical pulses to the nerves in your arm. This triggers a natural pain response by your brain, which can help with migraine. Nerivio may help to both treat and prevent migraine attacks.’
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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5. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘Single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (STMS mini). A device that you place at the back of your head to deliver a brief magnetic pulse to your brain. This is believed to interrupt the brain activity linked to migraine. You can use STMS mini to help treat migraine attacks when they occur. It may also help prevent migraine attacks if you use it daily.’
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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4. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (gammaCore). A handheld device that you apply to either side of your neck. It delivers a mild electrical stimulation to activate the vagus nerve in your neck. This blocks pain signals.’
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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3. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘External trigeminal nerve stimulation (Cefaly). A device that you apply to your forehead to treat or prevent migraine. It produces tiny electrical impulses, which stimulate a nerve that runs above your eyes. This is called the trigeminal nerve. This can help to reduce head pain associated with migraine.’ Cefaly may help to reduce migraine symptoms if you use it during an attack. It may also help to prevent migraine attacks if you use it daily.’
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Devices for migraine act on the nervous system to try and block the pain signals transmitted by nerves during a migraine attack. There are a few different types available in the UK that work in slightly different ways. Check out our graphics for more on the different devices 🧵
2. White and orange text on dark blue background reads ‘What are migraine devices, how do they work? Migraine devices are instruments or appliances that you use to help treat or prevent migraine. They act on the nervous system to try and block the pain signals transmitted by nerves during a migraine attack. There are a few different types available in the UK that work in slightly different ways.’ An orange graphic with an arrow that reads ‘learn more’.
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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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.
1. White and orange text on dark blue background with illustrated spotlight graphic reads ‘spotlight on…migraine devices’.
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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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
April 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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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.
April 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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You may feel a tingling or aching sensation when the needles are inserted, but it shouldn’t be painful. It's important to talk to your doctor before having acupuncture for migraine. They can advise if it’s suitable for you.
4. White and orange text on blue background reads ‘What are the downsides? Some people can feel faint or dizzy after acupuncture. You may have some minor bruising or bleeding where the needles have punctured the skin. Acupuncture is not widely available on the NHS. Most people pay for treatment privately.
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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As well as a possible direct effect on migraine, acupuncture may help you to relax or feel less stressed. As stress is a common trigger for migraine, this may then help to reduce triggers for an attack. It is also generally considered safe in pregnancy.
3. White and orange text on blue background reads ‘What are the benefits of acupuncture for migraine? For some people, acupuncture can be just as effective as medicines in reducing number of migraine days. Acupuncture may also help by reducing stress for some people, which can be a common migraine trigger. You can have acupuncture alongside migraine medications or on its own.
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Acupuncture needles stimulate nerves under your skin. This leads to the release of painkilling substances called endorphins.
There is some evidence to show that acupuncture can help reduce the number of migraine attacks in some people.
2. White and orange text on blue background reads ‘What is acupuncture for migraine, how does it work? Acupuncture is a treatment that uses fine needles inserted into the body, leading to the release of painkilling substances called endorphins. Acupuncture may help prevent migraine attacks in some people. For migraine, the needles may be inserted into several areas of the body, including points on your head, arms, hands, legs and feet. They may be left in place for 10 to 20 minutes.
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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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.
Spotlight illustrations highlight the words ‘spotlight on… acupuncture for migraine’, written in orange text on a dark blue background.
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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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.
March 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM