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Migraines at Home
& on the Job

Your life isn’t about migraines.

But their toll on your life can be very real.^1,2

Some migraine sufferers decline work opportunities rather than face increased stress, a major trigger. Others avoid outdoor activities, fearing a sudden change in the weather may trigger an attack.¹

Impact on work and family

In a study of people with migraine

• 1 in 5 reported missing school or work
• 1 in 2 reported being less productive
• Almost 2 in 3 reported missing family events²

A few simple lifestyle changes may help

Making a few changes to your daily habits may help reduce the number of migraine attacks.³

At home

• Get up and go to bed at the same time every day
• Eat healthy foods; don’t skip meals
• Engage in regular physical activity
• Limit alcoholic intake
• Learn new techniques to reduce or cope with stress³

On the job

• Learn and apply stress management techniques
• Make your workplace comfortable
• Keep migraine medications within reach
• Practice neck stretches at your desk
• Keep earplugs at your desk to reduce unnecessary noise
• When possible, complete work from home²

Everywhere

• Avoid your personal migraine triggers.³ You can find a list of common triggers here.