I am now completely migraine free!
24-year-old Megan Johnston from Portadown had been suffering with migraines for 14 years which was having a massive impact on her life. After trying everything, with no relief she visited Apex Headache Clinic in the hope of getting to the source of the problem. Here, she shares how the clinic’s unique regime of specialist manual physiotherapy treatment for migraines and headaches, called The Nelson Headache Approach™ which isn’t available at any other clinic in the UK, cleared her migraines, meaning that she could finally start to enjoy life again.
Megan, tell us when did your migraines begin?
My migraines began when I was around 10 years old. As a younger child I had stomach migraines which then progressed into my head as I got older. I attended my GP on and off and was referred to Neurology. The only treatment they could give me was different medications to take to try take the edge off my pain.
How did the pain affect your life?
I could count on 1 hand how many days I actually felt well, I was in constant pain 24/7. The migraines were always there in the background but I just had to try get on with life. The medication that I was prescribed would help me to do this by dulling the pain but then after a period of time the medication would stop working and I would have to increase the dose or be prescribed something else to try get on top of the pain once more. This was a terrible cycle that kept repeating over the years.
What led you to Apex Headache Clinic?
Someone had suggested I try Apex Headache Clinic and I thought why not, anything is worth a try! I had never heard of Apex Headache Clinic before this but I had tried absolutely everything up to that point and was willing to give it a go.
How has Apex Headache Clinic changed your life?
I am now completely migraine free and no longer taking any medication at all! I almost don’t believe it because I have suffered with migraines for what felt like my whole life, it feels fantastic to feel well again and not be in constant pain!
What advice would you offer someone suffering from migraines?
I would say go to Apex Headache Clinic as it was definitely worth it for me, with the fantastic results that I achieved with their specialist physio treatment for headaches! It is an investment in your health.
To book an appointment at Apex Headache Clinic, call 028 9048 4153. No GP referral is necessary.