Meet Jo
Hey, I'm Jo. I'm a yoga teacher and a mum of two boys, living in Sydney.
I've been living with migraine for a number of years now and whilst I still find it challenging when a migraine attack comes on, I am now more prepared to deal with it. I have been working with my neurologist on a treatment and management plan that works for me which helps lessen the severity and number of attacks I get per month.
If you are living with migraine and not satisfied with your management plan, go back to your doctor to discuss other options. You don't have to endure it in silence.
I hope my story can help others who might be out there living with migraine and just 'putting up with it'. Go do something about it and get the right help and plan in place so you can better live your life!
Migraine Podcast Series
Take a listen to our podcast series where we hear from Migraine Xperts and real stories from those living with Migraine.
Question Guide for Your Next Appointment
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Find a Doctor Who Specialises in Migraine
If you don't currently have a doctor to help manage your migraine disorder, don't endure it in silence! Make sure you visit the ANZ Headache Society to find a directory of neurologists and doctors who specialise in migraine and can help you with a management and treatment plan.
Migraine Xperts
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Migraine Australia
Migraine Australia is a national patient advocacy organisation to support all Australians living with migraine and their families. Through advocacy, information and support, and led by people living with migraine, our mission is to actively and demonstrably improve the quality of life and wellbeing of all Australians living with migraine and their families, and reduce the burden of migraine on both those directly affected and the broader community, through the prevention of migraine attacks, medication overuse headache, and other migraine-related conditions.
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Migraine & Headache Australia is a nationally registered charity to support the millions of Australians affected by migraine or headache. Its mission is to provide trustworthy and reliable information, fund research, advocate and support people living with headache and migraine conditions. Migraine & Headache Australia is a division of the Brain Foundation established in 1970 by neurologists and neurosurgeons to fund world-class research Australia-wide into brain and spinal disorders, diseases and injuries, including migraine and headache.
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About Medicine X
Medicine X Story
Working as a medical doctor, I realised that far too many people are confused about their diagnoses, their conditions, and their treatments. There’s a disconnect between the language that healthcare providers use, and what many individuals understand. This can make you feel anxious at what is often a very difficult time in your life.
We believe there is a better way. We believe all people, regardless of age, gender, culture or condition, should have access to medical information they can understand! Everyone should feel informed and empowered, in order to engage with their healthcare providers and be involved in making medical decisions.
This is why MEDICINE X was created.
Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair
Founder, MEDICINE X
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