9 Dec 2025 05:30
37 - Chronic migraine and PMDD: Jessica’s story
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by her daughter Jessica for a very personal conversation about living with chronic migraine, PMDD and the long journey toward feeling well again. Jessica talks openly about the years of debilitating symptoms, the medications that helped (and those that didn’t), the impact on her studies and music, and the frustration of not being fully heard in medical consultations.
They explore how hormonal fluctuations contributed to Jess’s symptoms, the role of HRT in stabilising her health and the difference that careful, holistic care made after a long period of uncertainty. They also reflect on the importance of being listened to, the small incremental changes that add up, and why young women deserve better recognition and support when experiencing severe hormonal or chronic health issues.
It’s an emotional conversation about resilience, advocacy and the steady work of rebuilding quality of life with a chronic condition.
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