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How to prepare for a migraine doctor visit
What to bring, what to summarize, and what to ask when seeing a clinician about migraine.
A short appointment is easier when you bring a clear summary. The goal is not perfect tracking; it is enough detail to guide diagnosis and treatment.
Bring the essentials
- Attack frequency over the last 30 to 90 days
- Number of acute medication days
- Typical symptoms, aura symptoms, nausea or vomiting, and red flags
- Duration, severity, and missed activities
- Current medicines, supplements, allergies, medical conditions, and pregnancy plans if relevant
- Previous migraine treatments, dose if known, length of trial, benefit, and side effects
- Family history of migraine or neurologic disease
Ask direct questions
- Does this pattern fit migraine?
- Do any symptoms require imaging, referral, or urgent-care instructions?
- What should I take at attack onset?
- What should I do if the first treatment fails?
- How many days per month can I safely use acute medication?
- Should I consider preventive treatment?
- What should loved ones or school/work know about my care plan?
Sources
- Mayo Clinic: Migraine diagnosis and treatment
- American Migraine Foundation: Understanding migraine medications
- American Migraine Foundation: Migraine in children
Migraine Manager is a personal health journal, not a medical device. It does not diagnose or treat any condition. Always follow your clinician's advice for diagnosis, medication, and treatment decisions.
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