Migraine is common
1 out of every 5 women suffer from migraine
1 out of every 10 individuals suffer from migraine
Common lifestyle modifications to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches
Manage your stress
Avoid sleep loss. If you snore or know you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, discuss this with your doctor.
Avoid dehydration
Avoid consuming excessive amounts of caffeine
Regional pain: discuss jaw, sinus or chronic neck pain with your doctor
Click the “Learn More” button above to be redirected to the American Migraine Foundation where you can learn about the following:
Register to participate in a research
Resources for chronically disabling migraines
Guides to identify dietary triggers, manage work and disability and more
Learn how stress impacts migraine headache and how to manage it
Prepare for your visit with Your neurologist to discuss headaches
Download a headache diary - monitor the duration, frequency, pain type and severity, as well as any associated symptoms.
Track how often you take medication to treat a headache
Download a migraine disability assessment (MIDAS) form and bring a completed copy to your visit.
After your visit with a headache specialist
Understand the plan you and your doctor have created together. Stick to it! Consistency counts.
If you have been prescribed medication, call your doctor if you feel you want to change the plan.
How much pain medication (including over-the-counter medications) is too much?