RESULTS OF AN ONLINE SURVEY OF 1.091 PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINE IN GREECE IN 2018. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA, TREATMENT OPTIONS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT. THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF THE DISEASE

Abstract

Migraine is one of the most common neurological conditions, but has not been adequately documented in Greece in terms of both its characteristics and the way in which greek migraineurs treat their illness and the impact on all personal and professional sectors. The Hellenic Association of Patients with Migraine and Headache conducted an online survey through its website, which included 1091 patients and the results are presented in this article. The participants responded to questions about the preventive and symptomatic treatments they have done for migraine, their satisfaction, the effects of migraine on their lives and their feelings. Although the participants were migraineurs with severe problem and increased attention, the results reflect a specific category of sufferers that are not uncommon in the general population.