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Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast
Cluster headache has been called the most painful condition known to medicine. Comedian and actor Chris Addison, known for The Thick of It and In the Loop, knows that firsthand.
In this episode, he joins our host Dr Katy Munro, Senior GP Headache Specialist at the National Migraine Centre, to share his experience of living with cluster headache.
This is the first of seven Spotlight episodes launching on Cluster Headache Awareness Day, exploring every dimension of the condition, from childhood and pregnancy to the science of what happens in the brain during an attack. Specialist support and effective treatment is available.
For more information visit the links below:
- www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk
- www.ouchuk.org
- https://clusterbusters.org/
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/headache-cluster/
- OUCH Summer Conference is in Birmingham on June 14th https://ouchuk.org/civicrm/event/info?id=41
*Disclaimer*
This podcast episode contains discussions about cluster headaches, including topics that may touch upon sensitive subjects such as mental health and suicide. While we strive to provide informative and supportive content, we acknowledge that these discussions may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, we urge you to seek support from a qualified healthcare professional or your GP. For emergency call 999 helpline immediately. Your mental health and well-being are important, and help is available.
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