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Migraine:what can you do about it?

Migraine:what can you do about it?

You often feel a migraine attack coming, but it always remains an unpleasant surprise. In Santé, five readers talk about the method they swear by.

How common is migraine?
According to figures from the Brain Foundation, one in three women will experience a migraine attack. This can be one-off or on a chronic basis.

What causes migraines?
What causes an attack remains a mystery. That is why there is still no remedy that really prevents attacks.

Will there ever be a cure for migraines?
Promising trials are underway with a new anti-migraine drug. If the drug does indeed work well, it will take a few more years before it will reach the market.

Until a remedy is discovered to cure migraines, people with migraines continue to try medicines themselves. In the February issue of Santé, five readers share what helps them manage migraines. From paracetamol and rest to a futuristic-looking neurostimulator.

What do you do to control your migraines?