Migraine by the Numbers
Famous People with Migraine
100
Women are how much more likely to experience migraine than men?

3x more likely

100

This tennis superstar has experienced migraine attacks since her twenties

Serena Williams

200

The % of our patients who experience more than 15 headache days per month

75%

200

This funny "FRIENDS" actress has said she used to experience migraine as a child

Lisa Kudrow

300

The % of our patients who experience mood/anxiety disorders

70%

300

This "King" is said to have had migraine, and performing under bright spotlights might have contributed to his symptoms.

Elvis Presley

400

The % of our patients who experience problems with sleep

80%

400

This Dutch impressionist painter is said to have experienced migraine, including on "starry, starry nights."

Vincent Van Gogh

500

The number of people in the United States with migraine disease

40 million

500

This retired professional basketball player is a 6x NBA Champion who played for the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Lakers from the 1960s to late 1980s.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar