MIGRAINE
IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
How many days does
migraine take from you?
There are 365 days in a year. But when you have migraine, those days can be interrupted, or wiped out completely.
Answer a few simple questions to see the day-to-day impact migraine is having on your life, and in less than two minutes you’ll have the information you can share with your doctor, family and friends.
This tool is intended for adults who are affected by migraine.
Disclaimer: The information in this tool is for educational purposes only. It is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
Question 1 of 8
I TYPICALLY HAVE
MIGRAINE ATTACKS
PER MONTH.
Question 2 of 8
I CAN USUALLY FEEL
SYMPTOMS
COMING ON
BEFORE THE ATTACK STARTS.
Question 3 of 8
MY
MIGRAINE ATTACKS
TYPICALLY LASTS UP TO
Question 4 of 8
ON AVERAGE IT TAKES ME
AFTER THE MIGRAINE ATTACK
ENDS TO START FEELING LIKE MYSELF AGAIN.
Question 5 of 8
HOW MANY
“DIDN’TS”
— MISSING OUT ON THINGS BECAUSE OF MIGRAINE - DO YOU HAVE IN A GIVEN MONTH?
Question 6 of 8
DURING YOUR “DIDN'TS,” WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU TEND TO AVOID?
Question 7 of 8
TAKE MEDICATION AT THE ONSET OF MY MIGRAINE SYMPTOMS.
Question 8 of 8
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OVERALL ATTITUDE TOWARD MIGRAINE?
CALCULATING
Based on the
migraine pain days per month you provided as a starting point, you could have
migraine pain days,
migraine-affected days and
work, sleep or family time “didn’ts” in a year. You may lose even more time if your migraine attacks become more frequent or severe.
Your attitude toward migraine:
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MIGRAINE-AFFECTED DAYS
DIDN'TS
Migraine attacks are the third stage of migraine. During this phase patients may experience a number of symptoms, including a painful throbbing headache typically on one side of the head. These symptoms can last from 4 to 72 hours.
Your final calculation will be based on the number of hours you select. If you select 48+ hours, your final calculation will be based on 48, even though your migraine attack may last more than 48 hours.
Your final calculation will be based on the number of hours you select. If you select 24+ hours, your final calculation will be based on 24, even though you may feel symptoms coming on more than 24 hours before the migraine attack start.
The warning stage (otherwise known as the ‘prodrome’ stage) is the first stage of migraine. During this phase the first signs or symptoms of migraine begin, including changes in appetite, mood and energy. This can last from 1 to 24 hours.1,2
Your final calculation will be based on the number of hours you select. If you select 48+ hours, your final calculation will be based on 48, even though your migraine attack may last more than 48 hours.
The final stage, also known as “postdrome” or “migraine hangover,” is characterized by symptoms that arise or persist after the attack has resolved. These can be similar to those felt in the first stage of migraine, and may include fatigue, weakness and cognitive symptoms. This stage can last for several hours or days.
Your final calculation will be based on the number of hours you select. If you select 24+ hours, your final calculation will be based on 24, even though it may take more than 24 hours after the migraine attack ends to start feeling like yourself again.
People with migraine are a tough bunch, but sometimes migraine can just cross things out. This question is no fun, but it can be useful to count up your “didn’ts.”
This is based on your answer to question 8:
would you describe your overall attitude toward migraine?
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