What is migraine?
Migraine is a neural condition characterized by recurrent headache and may be accompanied by nausea, noise sensitivity, and photophobia, sometimes preceded by sensory disturbances (aura). Triggers of migraine episodes vary widely and may include allergic reactions, diet, alcohol, and bright lights.
How do members experience migraine?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with migraine*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for migraine*
*Data from patients with migraine, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with migraine*
*Data from patients with migraine, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has migraine on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 53 | |
| 20s | 492 | |
| 30s | 1,669 | |
| 40s | 3,275 | |
| 50s | 4,084 | |
| 60s | 2,671 | |
| 70+ | 937 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,400 | |
| Female | 11,655 |