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The most important step in your search for effective migraine relief is talking with your healthcare professional. While a growing number of treatments are available, only your doctor can determine which is best for you.
In preparing to share information with your healthcare professional, you may wish to address these questions:
- What symptoms do you experience during a migraine attack? Do certain things trigger your attacks? Have your attacks changed in frequency or severity since your last visit to the doctor?
- Are migraines causing you to miss work, school, or other activity?
- Does your medication help relieve migraine symptoms that accompany migraine, such as nausea and sensitivity to light or sound?
- Does your current medication relieve migraine symptoms within 2 hours of taking it? Does your treatment also get you back into daily activity within 2 hours?
- Do you find you're taking more migraine medication or using it more frequently?
See your healthcare professional as soon as possible, to discuss your migraines and your current and past medication use. Your doctor can suggest effective options that may work best for you. (Printing this page will help you to help your doctor.)
You can also print out and use the migraine diary.
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