I get migraines. If you've never had a migraine, you have no idea what it's like for people who do get them. I'm fortunate in that I don't get them very frequently, but some people can get them for many days in a month, making it impossible to live a "normal" life. Someone with Chronic Migraine can have 15 or more headache days in a month. Plus, in a recent study of 520 people with Chronic Migraine, 80% were misdiagnosed, making treatment ineffective or delaying treatment.
Chronic Migraine affects mostly women - about 3.2 million Americans, so it's not a small problem. Approximately 20% of people with Chronic Migraine are occupationally disabled, due to the impact it has on their ability to work.
If you think you or a loved one might have Chronic Migraine, talk to your doctor. Visit KnowChronicMigraine.com for information on possible triggers, types of headaches, symptoms of Chronic Migraine, and treatment options.
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