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Migraine at Work: Doctor Discussion Guide

Confirm if you may have migraine
Set an appointment exclusively to discuss your headaches
Be able to answer these questions:

  • How do your headaches affect your life?
  • What additional symptoms do you experience?
  • What helps or worsens your headache?

Determine your goals and discussion points:

  • Securing an effective acute treatment, and potentially a
    preventive treatment
  • Discussing lifestyle factors and how to prevent attacks with
    factors such as sleep, diet, exercise, hydration, and stress
    reduction
  • Discussing behavioral therapies and how to prevent & treat
    attacks with complementary therapies

What to Bring to Your Appointment

  • Migraine Diary- A calendar record of how many days with
    headache or migraine you’ve had. Note any significant
    symptoms, triggers, & treatments
  • List of current/ previous medications and supplements and how
    each of them affect you
  • List of medication classes / complementary therapies you would
    like to consider
  • List of additional questions for your clinician
  • A trusted friend or family member to support you and keep track
    of everything discussed, and to ensure you mention all the
    important details about your symptoms

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