Injury History Associated With Comorbidities in Migraineurs

Major Finding: Adults with migraines and a history of head or neck injury had more frequent headaches than did migraineurs without injuries (16 vs. 13 days/month, respectively) as well as disabling headaches (mean score on the Headache Impact Test-6, 60 vs. 54, respectively) and higher rates of various comorbidities.

Data Source: Self-administered electronic questionnaires completed by 1,348 clinic patients.

Disclosures: Dr. Tietjen has received research grants from GlaxoSmithKline and consulting fees and honoraria from MAP Pharmaceuticals. A grant from the American Headache Society's Women's Issues Section funded the study.