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Living With Vestibular Migraine: Sarah’s Journey to Diagnosis and Advocacy For Sarah Thorsteinson, vestibular migraine began with a frightening feeling that the world was spinning beneath her. What...
Introducing Krista Krista Craig serves as the National Sustainability Director with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, where she helps lead initiatives that support people living with mental...
Migraine can be difficult to recognize, especially when symptoms go beyond headache. These resources are designed to help people better understand possible migraine symptoms, reflect on their...
By Emily Waldman. Nahid Shukralla can trace her journey with migraine disease all the way back to her childhood in Bahrain, the small Middle Eastern country where she was born and raised before...
Life with Chronic Migraine: Emily's StoryMigraine is a complex neurological disease that affects over 5 million Canadians. For those living with chronic migraine, the impact goes far beyond head...
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...
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...
Meet Steven Smith, a 58-year-old salesman from North Vancouver, British Columbia, who shares his struggles with episodic migraine. Steven heard about Migraine Canada™ on the radio and reached out to...
Meet Christina Sall, a dedicated advocate for affordable migraine medication and a student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Christina has battled...
Discover the inspiring story of Genia Kuypers, a 28-year-old writer and chronic illness advocate, as she navigates the challenges of living with vestibular migraine. Genia, who studied at the...
Meet Zach, a resilient 9-year-old navigating life with migraine. Since age 5, Zach has bravely managed weekly attacks, supported by a loving family and school community. Through a colour-coded...
Meet Jaidyn, a young woman whose life has been shaped by the relentless challenges of severe migraine attacks. Since fourth grade, Jaidyn has experienced extreme migraine attacks, marked by intense...
