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 often experience excruciating pain in recurring cycles, significantly impacting their daily lives. On Cluster Headache Awareness Day,…
Cluster Headache Awareness – Bridget Cucksey’s Story
Your Voice Interview Series: Bridget Cucksey’s Story Bridget Cucksey served in the military for 16 years. In 2010, while deployed in Afghanistan, Bridget started experiencing cluster headaches and migraine attacks in 2010. Initially presenting as occasional headaches, by 2018 they had become chronic. Bridget’s pain…
Migraine Canada in the News: Dr. Melinyshyn on New Canadian Guidelines
Migraine Canada’s Medical Advisory Committee member, Dr. Alex Melinyshyn, was recently featured in Healthing.ca to discuss the newly updated Canadian guidelines for migraine treatment and prevention. In this interview, Dr. Melinyshyn dives deeper into why these guidelines are an important step forward for people living…
“Your Voice” Kimberley’s Migraine Story
In this article, Kimberley B. of Alberta shares her story of living with vestibular migraine. Kimberley’s experience is complex and multifaceted, with aura and cervicogenic headaches. Here’s a glimpse into her life as she struggles with a debilitating condition that impacts not only her physical…
Migraine Canada – National Women’s Show 2025
Migraine Canada is excited to be part of the National Women’s Show in Calgary on April 5-6, 2025! If you’re visiting us from the show, welcome. We are dedicated to providing trusted migraine education, resources, and support to help you take control of your health….
Ramadan & Migraine
In 2025, Ramadan is expected to start in the first week of March (based on the lunar calendar). Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims fast from pre-dawn until either sunset or end of twilight. In Canada this year, the…
Navigating Migraine and Headache Care in Canada: A Resource Guide
For Canadians managing migraine, finding effective healthcare support is essential. Navigating the system, however, requires understanding available options and identifying which providers offer genuine expertise in headache and migraine care. Here, we discuss what you can expect from primary care providers, how to identify specialists…
New Migraine Treatment Guidelines
The Canadian Headache Society has released its updated Migraine Prevention Guidelines, featuring the latest evidence-based recommendations to enhance migraine care. These guidelines provide healthcare professionals and patients with valuable information when exploring options and next steps for Canadians living with migraine. This significant update aims to…
Melissa’s Migraine Story
Melissa’s migraine Melissa’s migraine attacks began around the age of 40 and fluctuate between episodic and chronic. While she rarely experiences aura, her attacks have recently changed, bringing severe nausea that often feels worse than her head pain. Melissa can sense a migraine coming when…
Sabrina’s Migraine Story
Sabrina’s migraine Sabrina has battled migraine since she was a little girl. At her worst, she would wake up every morning with tunnel vision, blurred sight, and a nauseous feeling in her stomach—the first signs of an impending migraine. By 11 a.m., she knew it…
Treat migraine like the disease it is this Giving Tuesday
November 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For an estimated 12% (4.5 million) of Canadians, that’s society’s harsh judgment of people living with migraine. Join Migraine Canada as we recognize this disease for what it is. For some, migraine is disabling and debilitating, robbing them from…
Kens Life With Cluster Headaches -The Importance of Knowledgeable Support
Ken, now 63 years old, has decided to share his story of the debilitating lifelong impacts of his cluster headaches. For the past 20 years, Ken has experienced attacks with little answers or solutions to his pain. His condition is episodic and the duration of…
