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We all know how difficult it is when we can't go to work or class because we have a Migraine.

There are a number of reasons it's difficult — Bosses who don't understand or like it when we call of because of a Migraine... Possible loss of income from taking a day off... Attitudes of coworkers... Feeling guilty about "not pulling our weight"... and more.

BUT the question is — Do you ever not go to work or school and use a Migraine as an excuse when you DON'T have one?

In a poll of 2,105 workers in Great Britain, 15% of workers who admitted to faking an illness to get a day off used a Migraine as their excuse. The poll was part of research conducted by GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Imitrex. In the UK, Imitrex is available in an over-the-counter dosage named Imigran Recovery.

Continue reading Migraine Top "Excuse" for Calling Off Work and participate in our poll!



Teri Robert
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The generally long periods of time between my Migraines are the result of working with a Migraine specialist to refine my preventive regimen. You can see my current regimen HERE.
 
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