Chronic Migraines And Cannabis: How One Mom Found Relief After A Lifetime Of Pain
Toria Lyttle, a 43-year-old mother from Newtownards, in Northern Ireland, turned to medical marijuana to manage her severe migraines, which have plagued her since childhood.
With monthly prescription costs reaching up to 350 pounds sterling ($366), Toria’s case underscores the ongoing challenges of accessing alternative treatments for chronic pain in the UK, reported Fox 54 News.
See Also: Can Marijuana Help With Migraines? MS-Related Chronic Pain? New Clinical Guidelines Are Here
Living With Chronic Migraines
Toria has battled migraines since she was nine. The situation became worse when doctors diagnosed her with a benign brain tumor three years ago.
Despite the diagnosis, her migraines persisted, leading to years of disrupted sleep, pain and an inability to live her life fully. “I’ve lived with these awful migraines my whole life, but no one could ever tell me why I suffered with them,” Toria said.
Before turning to medical cannabis, she had …