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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 Lead Expert, MyMigraineConnection terimmc@helpforheadaches.com
![]() 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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Migraine Community
MyMigraineConnection
New Info on MyMigraineConnection
Migraine Top "Excuse" for Calling Off Work
We all know how difficult it is when we can't go to work or class because we have a Migraine.



























