Table 4.
10-point advice for the health care workers with migraine who are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
1. | Strictly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) of COVID-19 care of your institution |
2. | If your migraines are controlled by preventive treatment, continue the same and don’t miss the dose. Have an adequate supply of your migraine drugs. |
3. | If the preventive medications are failing to work, ask your physician for any change in the dose or add-ons. Use telephone or web-based interactive platforms (telemedicine) to reach out to your physician |
4. | Avoid preventives with sedative action |
5. | Treat your acute attacks early |
6. | Don’t miss your meals |
7. | You shall not be allowed to eat or drink during your duty hours. Hence, adjust your meal timings and drink adequate fluids before reporting for duty |
8. | Get adequate sleep |
9. | After returning from duty, do some yoga and meditation in your quarantine room. Try to be calm. Think positively. Epidemics always have a curve of rise, plateau, and fall. |
10. | Try to be in touch with your family and friends during your off duty hours. Share your experiences and seek mental support from them if needed. |