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 indoors and in environments with LED or neon lighting to reduce...
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 with chronic migraine, there’s a clear need for increased...
For severe migraine attacks, oral pills may be too slow to work. Treating a migraine is a race against pain, but pills need to be digested to be absorbed. During a migraine, the gut system is slowed, causing pills to take longer to reach the bloodstream. If you...
This video presents the drugs available to treat a migraine attack, based on the Canadian Guidelines for Acute Migraine Treatment. When a migraine starts, the priority is clear: make it stop. With many options available, finding the best treatment for you can be...
Treating a migraine is like a race against pain. Caused by neurogenic inflammation, a migraine is akin to a fire in the brain. Waiting to treat a migraine decreases your chances of breaking the attack. This insightful video from Migraine Canada teaches you how to...
From the onset of visual disturbances to the throbbing pain and sensory overload, this film paints a poignant picture of the migraine experience. Almost 3 million Canadians live with migraine. Who do you know? Join us as we raise awareness about migraine, its impact,...
