Allison’s Story: Fighting Migraine While Breaking Barriers

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Allison’s fight with migraine and disability shows the power of resilience—and how holistic care lit her path forward.

Migraine Heroes Episode 26 with Allison E. Lang, a Canadian athlete in sports uniform holding a flag, sharing her fight with migraine and disability.

Episode Description

In this inspiring episode of Migraine Heroes, we’re excited to welcome Allison E. Lang, an extraordinary individual whose resilience and determination shine brightly.

As a Team Canada Sitting Volleyball athlete, Allison’s story is one of overcoming incredible odds. But her journey is even more remarkable as she navigates life with migraine alongside her athletic and advocacy pursuits.

Allison opens up about her experiences with migraine attacks, which began in 2022, and the challenges she faces in managing them while preparing for the Paralympics. She shares her struggles, including the intense pain and the emotional toll of having to educate others about her condition, all while advocating for disability rights and working to shatter ableist barriers. 💪

Originally published August 2024

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