Migraines are chronic headaches that can cause significant pain for hours or even days. Symptoms can be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Some migraines are preceded or accompanied by sensory warning symptoms or signs (auras), such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in your arm or leg. A migraine is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

Migraines are never welcome, but they can cause special difficulties when they strike at work or school. Embarrassment, reduced productivity and less-than-supportive employers or co-workers (or fellow students) are just some of the potential problems of a migraine that occurs during the workday.

The best way to prepare is a three-pronged strategy that includes trigger avoidance, early symptom identification and a good action plan. A Migraine Health Clinic is a good place to begin learning about Migraines as well as building a management plant to help with symptoms.