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Living with extreme migraines

There is a perception that a migraine simply means a bad headache and sensitivity to light, but i...

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15.12 12 Mar 2026


Living with extreme migraines


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15.12 12 Mar 2026


There is a perception that a migraine simply means a bad headache and sensitivity to light, but it can be much more than that.

Catherine Hearns experienced her first episode after the birth of her second son, and was eventually diagnosed with a rare form of migraine: hemiplegic migraine.

She joins Seán to discuss.

If anything in this segment has affected you, help is available. You can freephone Pieta House’s 24 hour helpline at 1800 247 247 or text 'HELP' to 51444.


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