THREE-QUARTERS of North-West migraine sufferers avoid social events for fear of the debilitating condition.
A new survey showed that 90 per cent of those with the severe headache-related complaint in the region said it left them feeling lonely and isolated.
Charity The Migraine Trust asked 109 sufferers in the North-West about the impact of their condition.
It also found that 75 per cent avoided agreeing to attend social events because they are concerned that they will get migraine and be unable to attend.
Asked how often they missed out because of migraine, 34 per cent said weekly, 41 per cent monthly, 18 per cent quarterly, and five per cent annually.
Wendy Thomas, trust chief executive, said: “A good way to combat feeling lonely. is to have those that you are close to come to you. They will understand if you cancel because you get a migraine. You can invite them for tea and biscuits as the main thing is to take that step in overcoming isolation.”
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