Migraines can affect the whole family’s health

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Even if you’re the only person in the family who suffers the pain of migraine headaches, everyone else in the household deals with them as well. Accordingto researchers at Montefiore Headache Center in New York, chronic migraines have an affect on:

  • Family relationships
  • Family activities
  • Sexual intimacy

A migraine is a throbbing headache that affects one side of your head, and often comes along with nausea and disturbed vision. More than 38 million people in the United States report having migraines. Between 3 million and 7 million are chronic sufferers, dealing with migraines at least 15 days each month.

The researchers studied almost 1,000 people who experience chronic migraines. Participants reported that they felt worried, guilty and sad about how their migraines affect their loved ones. Almost 75 percent felt they would be better spouses without headaches, and about 60 percent said that their parenting would improve.

The study participants said they lost about seven days a month of quality time with their spouses due to migraines, as well as missing family activities.

Migraines can be treated with medication, dietary modifications and other lifestyle changes. If you believe you suffer from migraines, it is important to see your physician and review what’s going on so he or she can help you take action for relief.