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Sue Garrett: Otago University Researcher on the need for workplaces to support those with Chronic Migraine

Published: March 21, 2024, 8:05 p.m.

The perception of chronic migraines as "just headaches" need to change in the workplace.\xa0

An Otago University study shows nearly a quarter of participants experience the disease for at least 15 days a month.\xa0

It's suggested it causes significant levels of disability and limits people's ability to work and socialise.\xa0

Researcher Sue Garrett told Mike Hosking that employers need to recognise how bad it can get.\xa0

She says people would drug up before going to work and spend their day offs recovering.\xa0

Garrett says people want to work but would like more support in the workplace.\xa0

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