Your Migraine Game Plan

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It’s Time to Talk to Your Doctor

Sometimes it’s tough to get motivated to go to the doctor — especially if you’re unsure of your symptoms. The action list below was designed to help you get the conversation started with your doctor. Go ahead and make an appointment to see your doctor, then use this list to help you talk about your headaches. Your doctor can diagnose your headaches and help you find a treatment plan that works for you.

Make an appointment

• Set up a visit with your doctor to talk about your headaches

Get ready

• Write down:
  
  — When your headaches occur
  
  — How long they last
  
  — What happens and how you feel when you have a headache
  
  — How much your headaches keep you from doing what you
  want to do
  
  — Any questions you have about your headaches

During your visit

• Tell your doctor about your headaches



• Review with your doctor:


— The names of your headache medicines

— How the medicines will help your headache symptoms

— How to take them

— When to take them

— What to do if they don’t work

— When to come back for your next doctor visit

If you have more questions, call your doctor. When you know more about your headaches, you can manage them better.