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LEAVE THE COMPLEXITY OF MIGRAINES BEHIND

THE COMPLEXITIES OF MIGRAINE

LIVING WITH MIGRAINE IS CHALLENGING.

BUT DOES IT HAVE TO BE?

Some of those decisions are focused on making the symptoms go away—like, should you try caffeine or water? An ice pack or dark sunglasses? But there are also those decisions that affect your personal life. Like, choosing between seeing your daughter’s school play or hiding behind an eye mask. Or deciding between going out with friends or crawling into bed.

In recent years, new migraine treatments have been made available. But they don’t work for everyone, and some people are still looking for ways to deal with the symptoms. If you have been on migraine treatment for a while and it hasn’t been working, now is the time to consider something new.

One decision that is a lot easier to make? Talking to your doctor to find a simpler way to manage your migraine.

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IMPACT OF MIGRAINE

Migraine is not just debilitating, it is unpredictable. It can strike at any time and disrupt everything. Even the way you experience migraine may not be the same every time you have an attack. Sometimes it starts with aura, followed by pain that can take hold in many areas of the body, and then fatigue. Other times it is nausea, then a throbbing in your head and sensitivity to sound and light.²

And that is just the physical impact.

Migraine can also have an emotional impact and affect your overall quality of life. Let us look at some ways that can take shape and, better yet, explore how a conversation with your doctor can help you find a simpler way to manage your migraine.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Migraine can take its toll on relationships with friends, family members, and partners. You may even experience feelings of frustration and fatigue. Sometimes, opening up to friends and loved ones and explaining the symptoms you experience can help.⁴

JOBS AND CAREERS

Migraine is the main reason for decreased productivity at work, due to severe symptoms, adding to the stress of potentially losing a job because of the disease. Stay hopeful that there could be a different way to treat migraine and help you better manage your symptoms.⁶

PARENTING

Migraine can be especially tough on families. Parents and caregivers with migraine often withdraw from family events and activities, and some believe they would be better parents if they did not get migraine attacks. Finding a simpler way to manage your symptoms can help.⁴

Your doctor may be able to help you find a simpler way to treat migraine
that can also address the emotional impact.

Start a discussion about migraine with your doctor.

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