100 people take over Dublin's Samuel Beckett Bridge to raise awareness on migraines

A total of 100 people lined Dublin’s Samuel Beckett Bridge in solidarity to raise awareness about migraines.

Around 700,000 Irish people have complained about suffering from the common neurological disorder, new research has revealed.

With as many as one in seven people suffering in Ireland, the visual demonstration hopes to raise awareness and understanding of what a migraine is and how it affects the body.

It comes ahead of the Migraine Awareness Week which starts next Monday.

Two in three migraine sufferers said that the most common form of stigma associated with migraine is that they are overreacting to a bad headache, research from Teva revealed.

Additionally 70% of those with migraine are most concerned about their quality of life being impacted.

A migraine is a neurological condition whose primary symptom is the onset of a typically severe, pulsating headache that is often accompanied by sensory disturbances and nausea.

Clodagh Kevans, director at Teva Pharmaceuticals, said: “Migraine is more than just a headache but a debilitating condition, which is often poorly understood by the wider public.

“Our campaign aims to create a better awareness of the condition and encourage those with migraine to seek professional support.”