QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINE

Abstract

Migraine (M) significantly worsens the quality of life (QL) of patients, having an adverse effect on professional activity and social life. QL in patients with M, regardless of age, is lower than in people who do not suffer from headaches, while there is a violation of all components of QL. The influence of M on the patient's life is not limited only to aspects related to physical health and taking medications. The quality of life of family members of patients with M and family relations suffer. The decrease in QL in migraine is more pronounced than in diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, lower back pain and approximately corresponds to QL in heart failure,  the effect of M on the well-being of patients is significant and comparable to other chronic diseases known as undoubtedly worsening QL.