A Laois woman is raising awareness about how migraines can have a devastating impact on life.
It is frustrating and scary how migraines can impact your life and your family.
Thats according to Laois' Catherine Hearns, who suffers with Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraines for the past 24 years.
The disorder causes stroke- like symptoms, rather than a headache.
In a bad episode Catherine would have paralysis in the left side of her body, lose her speech, feel exhausted and have a facial droop.
The Portlaoise woman has been speaking with Will Faulkner, with Migraine Ireland's Communication and Information Officer, Hazel Breen on Midlands Today about the different types of migraines:
Westmeath Man Named Supreme Milk Quality Champion
Offaly Councillor Sees "Great Potential" For Village
Legislation Providing Paid Leave For Early Pregnancy Loss To Go To Cabinet
Offaly Councillor Seeks More Roads Funding In North Of County
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €153k
Plans Lodged For New 24-Hour Automated Car Wash in Laois
Westmeath School Joins Expanded Online Admissions System
Offaly Soccer Club Seeks Green Light For Major Facilities Expansion
Laois Senator Warns Midlands STEM Progress At Risk Without New Funding
Offaly ICSA Sheep Chair Hits Out At Factories Over Lamb Prices
Calls For New Affordable Housing Strategy In Offaly
"Every Parent's Worst Nightmare" - Three Westmeath People Die In Malaga Crash
Offaly Community Group Points Finger At Renewable Energy Operators Over Road Damage
Defence Forces To Carry Out Training Exercise In Offaly
Gardai Ask Public For Help In Locating Missing Laois Teenager
Midlands School Raises Over €20k To Support Education In Uganda
Hauliers Call For Incremental End To Fuel Price Supports
Two Laois Designers Selected For National Design & Craft Gallery Exhibition
Ireland Prepares For EU Presidency With Increased Security
Fatal Westmeath Helicopter Crash Caused By Failed Training Manoeuvre