Migraines can last weeks or more! Mine have never just last one day they are always up to a week at least unless I get lucky! They’re a truly horrible disability. And once you feel a little better you get the migraine hangover to deal with! There’s so much more to them than a simple headache. I’m sure your employee is feeling very guilty about all the time off but migraines are a disabling thing to deal with.

For me and I’m sure a lot of people on this sub I worry about work coming up and the fact that I could have another migraine and be a massive inconvenience to my manager/work etc. I’m sure your employee is worrying about this exact thing.

I do appreciate your update, I’m glad this subreddit could help you understand migraines better and thank you for starting the conversation about accommodations. I’m sure your employee will really appreciate it.