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Do you suffer from migraines, have your symptoms worsened?

According to recent research by the migraine association of Ireland those who experience migraine...

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14.49 9 Nov 2020


Do you suffer from migraines, have your symptoms worsened?


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14.49 9 Nov 2020


According to recent research by the migraine association of Ireland those who experience migraines report an increase in attacks since the onset of the pandemic, with 69% reporting their symptoms have become more severe during the current crisis.

Almost half of those respondents said their medical appointments were either cancelled or postponed, leading to more anxiety, and 84pc of those with more frequent migraines cited Covid-19-related stress as the cause.

Do you suffer from migraine? Have your symptoms worsened in the last 7 months?

Dr Martin Ruttledge, neurologist with a special interest in headaches joined Andrea on the show.

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