‘Migraines from hell’: Martine McCutcheon tells reality of Lyme disease flareup

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Martine McCutcheon has discussed the “migraines from hell” that she experiences because of Lyme disease and fibromyalgia flareups. The 45-year-old star shared a selfie on Instagram alongside a comment which details a recent episode that left her feeling like she’d been “hit on the head with a mallet.” “Sunshine! I’ve managed to rest a bit and I wanted some fresh air and a little trip out.” Replying to a fan who suggested using a gua sha facial massage tool, McCutcheon shared how she manages her health issues, saying: “I use ice – it’s really effective, isn’t it? “It’s so great when you find things that help but I will check out the gua sha - thank you!” McCutcheon was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in 2011, a chronic a condition that causes extreme tiredness among other symptoms.