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Do You Get Migraines? You’re Not Alone!
*Disclaimer: This article and its survey findings were made possible by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., the makers of Excedrin® Migraine. Respondents of the survey were diagnosed migraine sufferers. See your doctor for diagnosis of migraines and migraine treatment options.
What do all college students have in common? The answer is stress.
The makers of Excedrin® Migraine surveyed 1,000 women to try to understand how migraines affect their lives, and put together the Millennial Migraine Report, which gives us new insight into how migraines affect us today. Check out these facts!
· 81% of millennial migraine sufferers surveyed say they are held back from doing things they like because of their migraines.
· Additionally, millennial migraine sufferers surveyed say family, relationships and friendships are impacted by their migraines:
o 40% say it impacts their family life
o 27% say it impacts their relationship with their partner
o 21% say it impacts their friendships
· And 71% say they wish they visited a doctor sooner!
Are you a migraine sufferer? Symptoms to look out for include sensitivity to light and sound, pain on one or both sides of the head, nausea and/or vomiting. If you feel that you are experiencing a migraine, you should go visit your doctor for a diagnosis.
If you have migraines, there’s an app to help you deal! Download the My Migraine Triggers™ app from the makers of Excedrin® Migraine, which lets you track when you get your migraines and can help you determine why. It’s easy to use and you can print a log or share it with your doctor right from your iPhone! It’s free and available in the App store and Google Play Store.
To learn more about the Millennial Migraine Report visit Excedrin.com/stories.