Migraine is a complex and debilitating neurological condition that affects over half a million people in Ireland. This hook describes migraine in detail: its diagnosis, impact, trends, triggers, treatment and the lived experience of those who struggle with migraine in their everyday lives. Written by experts, the book describes the role of the GP, nurse, pharmacist, paediatrician, physiotherapist and psychologist in the treatment of migraine. It advises about the management of migraine in the home, at school, in the sports centre and workplace. It gives crucial information from neurology and from specialist migraine clinics about pain management, migraine in children and adolescents, and the legislation to support people in educational and employment contexts. This is a broad, expert-based sweep that will inform thinking and policy, at national and international level, regarding this frequently undiagnosed condition. This is a book that should be read and shared with family, friends, colleagues or anyone who would welcome the understanding that migraine is not just another headache. This book should be made available in hospitals and clinics, in libraries, schools and colleges, in workplaces and HR departments, in student unions and disability support services.

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