Migraine Survival Plan

Every day modern medicine is learning more and more about what causes migraines. And one day, migraines could be a thing of the past. Until then, there are some simple things you can do to help make living with your migraines easier.

Build your support

Put together a support team of friends, family and work colleagues who can spring into action when they get the 'Migraine Alert' call from you. Tell them what triggers your migraines and what they can do to help you through an attack.

Stay prepared when you’re out and about

Did you know that if you delay taking pain relief when a migraine starts, your stomach’s ability to absorb medicine later on may be reduced? That’s why it’s important that you keep an effective and fast-acting painkiller, like Nurofen Migraine Pain, with you at all times then you can get help as soon as you suspect an attack.

Emergency plans at home

Create a contingency plan for when a migraine strikes. For example, have an emergency food supply in the freezer if you’re unable to cook. Or ask members of the family to be responsible for certain chores.

Survival at work

A migraine can strike at anytime. So what can you do if you’re at work and you feel a migraine developing? First try and adjust the lighting at your desk to reduce glare from your computer screen – it could be the reason your migraine’s started. If that doesn’t help, perhaps see if there’s a room where you could go and lie down for half an hour.

If you think its work pressure that’s causing your migraines perhaps you could negotiate a different working style with your boss.

For more information, please contact: The Migraine Trust or the Migraine Action Association.
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