A pain in the head: why migraines are on the up during Covid-19

It's Migraine Awareness Week and according to a new survey, the pandemic has made migraines more likely than ever before.

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Migraine is Ireland’s fifth leading cause of disability, affecting almost one in eight people, according to the Migraine Association of Ireland. Any change in routine can cause distress for those suffering regular migraines, and common triggers like stress, anxiety and particular food are likely to creep in as we find ourselves navigating our 'new normal'. 

Those who suffer regularly from migraines are experiencing more frequent and severe occurrences since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, says a new survey conducted by the Migraine Association of Ireland.