MIDAS Migraine Disability Calculator
Assess migraine-related disability using the validated MIDAS questionnaire for treatment planning.
MIDAS Questionnaire
Answer based on the past 3 months. Enter the number of days affected.
Additional Information
MIDAS Score
0
Grade I: Little or No Disability
Work/School
0
days affected
Household
0
days affected
Social
0
days missed
Interpretation
Migraine has minimal impact on your daily activities. Acute treatment as needed is typically sufficient.
Headache Pattern: Episodic Migraine (Low Frequency)
Treatment Recommendations
- • NSAIDs or combination analgesics for mild-moderate attacks
- • Maintain regular sleep schedule
- • Identify and avoid triggers (food, stress, hormonal)
- • Regular exercise (moderate intensity)
- • Stay hydrated
MIDAS Grade Interpretation
Grade I (0-5): Little or no disability
Grade II (6-10): Mild disability
Grade III (11-20): Moderate disability
Grade IV (21+): Severe disability
When to Seek Urgent Care
- • Sudden severe headache ("thunderclap")
- • Headache with fever and stiff neck
- • Headache with confusion or personality change
- • Headache after head injury
- • New or different headache pattern
- • Headache with weakness or vision loss
Disclaimer: The MIDAS questionnaire is a self-assessment tool to measure migraine-related disability. It does not diagnose migraine or replace medical evaluation. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a healthcare provider who can evaluate your complete medical history.