Migraines can feel like an isolating condition to deal with, but they don't just affect the individual. They can affect the entire family as well, causing disruption in plans, family routines, and more. In this video, learn tips for discussing migraines with your family members and asking for their support at home.
Noah Rosen, MD, is the program director at the Northwell Health Headache Center.
References
American Headache Society (2022). Burden of migraine affects family, career.
American Migraine Foundation. (2019). Impact of migraine: Explaining your migraine to your children.
National Headache Foundation. (n.d.). Migraine.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (n.d.). Migraine.
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