This month, I'll be running every day in support of The Migraine Trust with the aim of running at least 1km a day for 30 days. If I can manage it, I'll be pushing to run 42.2km (that's a marathon!) by 30th September.

Migraine is the most common and disabling neurological disorder in the UK, which affects 1 in 7 people - I am one of those people! 

I was diagnosed with migraine and migraine spectrum headaches back in 2016, and my symptoms can range from dizziness, nausea and sickness, to sight loss, muscle weakness, and loss of feeling in parts of my body. This is usually alongside the severe head pain people know to associate with migraine.

As far as migraine sufferers go, I'm one of the lucky ones. My GP took me seriously, I was diagnosed quickly, and I began finding a treatment that works for me all within a month or so of first seeing my GP. Not everyone gets this lucky, and some can go years, or even a lifetime, without being taken seriously or finding a treatment that works for them. 

This is where The Migraine Trust comes in.

The Migraine Trust is the only research and support charity for people affected by migraine in the UK. 

They not only fund and promote research into migraine, but they provide support for sufferers of migraine, as well as information and education for families, friends and employers of those affected.

If that wasn't enough, The Migraine Trust also actively campaign for change in how migraine is viewed, diagnosed and treated. Check out www.migrainetrust.org on 6th September for their latest report on the key issues in migraine and their recommendations for change.

Thank you so much for any support you can give to me and The Migraine Trust this month.

For more information about migraine and how The Migraine Trust transform the lives of people affected by them please visit www.migrainetrust.org