Take Preventative Measures
By far, the best way to prevent a migraine from affecting you on the job is to avoid getting one. If you have not determined what triggers your migraines, it may be time to investigate.
Keep a journal of the foods you eat and beverages you consume each day, as well as activities – indoors and out – and then make note of any patterns that occur before an attack.
Sometimes being outdoors for extended periods of time in damp weather can be a trigger for my migraines, and drinking any type of white wine is almost always guarantees I will have an attack. These are things I would not have discovered without looking closely at my activities and what I consume and tracking the correlation between them and my next migraine.
Consider preventative medication for your migraines. Those who have regular, severe migraine attacks can benefit from taking prescribed prophylactic or preventive medications on a regular basis to prevent attacks or reduce migraine frequency.
These migraine mediations often stop an attack, lessen the severity of the migraine or lesson the frequency of migraine episodes.
Intervene Early
Treat your migraines at the first sign of an attack. This has become second nature for me because I have seen that early intervention with a migraine can often lessen the severity and duration.
This means I am back to work faster or might be able to work productively through one if I can squash it before it fully blossoms into a full blown attack.
Conclusion
Keep in mind that how to best handle migraine issues at work differs with the severity and frequency of your attacks as well as the personalities of the employees, employer, and the sufferer. Your goal is to find a solution that keeps you productive and your employer satisfied.
Working with migraines is an ongoing challenge for me and many like me who suffer with them on a regular basis. By taking a very proactive approach to communication with your employer, perhaps even modifying your work environment or schedule, and taking action to treat and prevent migraine attacks, you hopefully can find methods that help you stay productive and successful on the job.
