Migraine Disease and Co-morbiDity
Additional Information
Nearly 88% of people with chronic migraine have at least 1 co-morbid condition.
Total costs healthcare costs associated with migraine and comorbid conditions exceeds $40 billion dollars..
It is recommended all treatment providers screen for comorbid conditions in patients with chronic migraine. Comorbidities are more common in chronic migraine. They make treatment more complicated and are associated with worse outcomes.
References:
Thorpe KE; The Headache and Migraine Policy Forum. Prevalence, health care spending and comorbidities associated with chronic migraine patients.