"My kids are conditioned to just stay away. It's so heartbreaking.
You just want to be up. You are missing time with the kids."
Emily 39 years old
• Married • 3 children • Lawyer
When Emily's headaches first started years ago, she first noticed flashes of light
in the left eye. After a few minutes, the flashes stopped and an intense headache
started, followed by general discomfort, uneasiness, and vomiting. The headache
pain was usually pulsating, located on 1 side of her head.
In the past 5 years, the headaches have increased in frequency to approximately
18 to 20 per month. Emily is talking to her doctor about treatment options.
Diagnosis: Chronic Migraine
"You can't schedule anything. You can't plan anything.
It is a constant trepidation or hesitation. You're not living life to the fullest.
When you live with Chronic Migraine, you are always worried about the next step."
Sarah 45 years old
• Divorced • 2 children • Construction worker
When Sarah's headaches started, the frequency was about 3 per month, then increased
to 5 or 6 per month, with each headache lasting at least 72 hours, totaling more
than 15 headache days per month. The pain is usually located on both sides of the
head, but sometimes on just 1 side.
Sarah is talking to her doctor about treatment options.
Diagnosis: Chronic Migraine
"It is a feeling of despair when you feel one coming on.
One of the reasons I retired is that I couldn't function and be responsible for
my job. It's disruptive not to be able to plan your day every day. It doesn't matter
if you have theater tickets or plane tickets. If you can't go, you can't go."
Marie 28 years old
• Married • Hairdresser
When Marie's headaches started, she had about 3 headaches per month and describes
the pain as throbbing, moderate in intensity, located around the left eye, and associated
with light sensitivity.
Over the last 5 years, her headaches have increased. She experiences headaches predominantly
around the time of her period. She has approximately 10 attacks per month, with
each lasting less than 24 hours. Marie is talking to her doctor about treatment
options.
Diagnosis: Migraine
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