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Migraine is not well understood in Canada and often considered “just a headache.” This can make the isolating experience of a migraine attack feel even more lonely.

At Migraine Canada, we want you to know that you are not alone. We have heard countless stories from people with migraine across Canada – sharing their difficulties, triumphs, and everything in between. Many of these people have offered to share their stories on camera or through writing, to educate others and help those who may be going through something similar.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their story for our website – your openness makes a difference for us all!

If you are interested in sharing your story, click the button below.

 

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Cluster Headache Awareness Day

Cluster Headache Awareness Day

March 21 is Cluster Headache Awareness Day. Cluster headache is one of the most intense and debilitating headache disorders, yet it remains widely misunderstood and under-diagnosed. Those affected...

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Migraine: Learning What Works for Me

Migraine: Learning What Works for Me

Welcome to "Migraine: Learning What Works for Me," featuring English subtitles. This video shares personal journeys and effective strategies for managing migraine, highlighting that there is no...

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Migraine Matters

Migraine Matters

Did you know that migraine ranks as the third most prevalent illness globally? It's a challenging condition, often unseen but intensely painful, impacting 25 percent of Canadian women and eight...

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Migraine and Mental Health Webinar

Migraine and Mental Health Webinar

Discover the nuanced relationship between migraine and mental health in this insightful webinar hosted by Migraine Canada. Recorded on March 22, 2021, Susan Cape delves into the ways migraine...

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Anika’s Migraine Story

Anika’s Migraine Story

Meet Anika, who has navigated life with migraine for the past 16 years. For her, neon lights pose a significant trigger. Anika combats this by wearing specially designed anti-glare sunglasses...

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Migraine Canada Introduction Video

Migraine Canada Introduction Video

Migraine Canada is dedicated to assisting individuals affected by migraine and various headaches. With approximately 5.5 million Canadians impacted, predominantly women, and about 350,000 dealing...

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Cluster Headache Awareness Day

Cluster Headache Awareness Day

March 21 is Cluster Headache Awareness Day. Cluster headache is one of the most intense and debilitating headache disorders, yet it remains widely misunderstood and under-diagnosed. Those affected...

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Migraine Talks : Podcast

Migraine Talks : Podcast

Migraine Canada™ is proud to present the “Migraine Talks” podcast hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Leroux, neurologist and headache specialist.

This is a podcast to learn, share, and live better.

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Migraine Talks Episode 12: Relationships and Family

Migraine Talks Episode 12: Relationships and Family

Drawing from her extensive support group experience, patient advocate Maya Carvalho joins Dr. Leroux in episode #12 to delve into the various challenges that people living with migraine face in...

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Migraine Talks Episode 8: Mental Health and Migraine

Migraine Talks Episode 8: Mental Health and Migraine

Our social environment often perpetuates inaccurate perceptions of migraines, leading to isolation and a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression for those affected. In episode #8, social worker and...

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Migraine Talks Episode 7: Migraine Advocacy

Migraine Talks Episode 7: Migraine Advocacy

In episode #7, Maya Carvalho, founder of the Chronic Migraine Support Group Canada, joins Dr. Leroux to explore the challenges Canadian patients face and the efforts underway to improve their care....

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Migraine Talks Episode 4: Healthcare System

Migraine Talks Episode 4: Healthcare System

Inspired by the experiences her patients have shared, Dr. Leroux reveals how misconceptions about migraine frequently result in inadequate care and suboptimal treatments. She delves into what can be...

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