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Table 5 Negative life impact of migraine headaches (N = 2710)

From: Does complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use reduce negative life impact of headaches for chronic migraineurs? A national survey

Event

N (%)

Migraine affect my ability to maintain relationships

1027 (37.9 %)

Migraines have impacted professional advancement

1207 (44.5 %)

I have lost a job due to my migraine

612 (22.6 %)

Migraines impact my relationship with my child/children

476 (17.6 %)

I’ve lost friends due to my migraines

183 (6.8 %)

Migraines contributed to my divorce/separation

1029 (38 %)