For the one in seven Aussies who suffer from migraines, the pain can be crippling. Our experts discuss common causes — and the latest treatments to ease symptoms.
For anyone who can shift a headache with a couple of paracetamols, it may be hard to understand that a migraine can put you out of action for hours, if not days.
Ever wondered how bad a migraine can be? “During a severe attack, some people feel they would rather be dead, in contrast to people who have had a heart attack and worry they may die,” says neurologist Dr Jon Simcock.