Just as symptoms may vary from person to person, so may the need for job accommodations for individuals who experience migraine headaches.

Common accommodation situations that arise for people with migraine headaches include:

Improving attendance: An individual who experiences migraine headaches may have difficulty maintaining consistent attendance. Modifying attendance policies, providing flexible sheduling options, and allowing work from home may be helpful.

Maintaining concentration: An individual who experiences migraine headaches may have problems with concentration. Reducing visual and auditory distractions by using sound absorption panels and environmental sound machines or moving to a work area that is quieter may be effective. Also, checklists, scheduled uninterrupted time, and written instructions can help an individual focus on short-term goals.

Preventing migraines: An individual who experiences migraine headaches may be able to prevent migraines by making changes in the work environment. Reducing visual and auditory distractions by using sound absoprtion panels and environmental sound machines or moving to a work area that is quieter may be effective. Also, using computer glare guards for computer monitors, replacing fluorescent lighting with full spectrum lighting, and using air purification devices can be helpful.

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