Journal of Pain Management & Medicine

Dawn Marcus

Publications

• Research Article
  More is not Always Better: An Epidemiological Assessment of Migraine Frequency and the Impact on Relationships
  Author(s): Amy Wachholtz, Amrita Bhowmick, LB Herbert, Dawn MarcusAmy Wachholtz, Amrita Bhowmick, LB Herbert, Dawn Marcus
  
  Objective: Chronic pain negatively impacts spouse/partner relationships, with greater impact associated with higher pain severity and co-morbid mood disturbance. This study investigated the role of pain episode frequency in migraineurs on relationship effects. Methods: An online survey was conducted, collecting information about migraine, psychological distress, and relationship impact using standardized measures. Adults previously diagnosed with migraine were invited to participate through postings on migraine community websites and social media. Impact was evaluated based on four migraine frequency categories (migraines/month): less than weekly (0-3), one to two episodes weekly (4-9 and 10-15), and more than twice weekly (>15). Results: A total of 1,399 adult migraineurs were included. Spouse/partner relationships h.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2684-1320.17.3.126

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