MIGRAINE PATIENTS EXPERIENCE POORER SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING QUALITY OF LIFE EVEN BETWEEN ATTACKS/

The aim of the present study was to compare the general well-being of migraine patients between attacks with that of an age- and sex-matched control group. One hundred and forty-five consecutive and eligible pa tients at the Gothenburg Migraine Clinic were asked about their well-b eing and their complaints. Using three self-administered standardized questionnaires, the Minor Symptoms Evaluation Profile (MSEP), Subjecti ve Symptoms Assessment Profile (SSAP) and the Psychological General We ll-Being (PGWB) Index, evaluable responses were obtained from 138 migr aine patients. Compared with control subjects, migraineurs perceived m ore symptoms and greater emotional distress as well as disturbed conte ntment, vitality and sleep. It is concluded that the general well-bein g of the migraine patient is impaired, even between the attacks.