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Migraine and You An Educational Guide for Migraine Headache Sufferers

Who gets migraine? ,[object Object],Migraine Prevalence % Age (years) Males Females Migraine peaks during the most productive time… 30-60 years of age Migraine is disabling – some miss work, school or activities; many have reduced productivity during attacks ,[object Object]

How do you know you might have migraine? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],If you checked 3 or more of the YES boxes, you have several of the diagnostic criteria for migraine. You should talk to your doctor about diagnosing and treating your headaches. Yes No Symptoms associated with your headaches

What is migraine? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why do I get migraine? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What type of doctor should you see? ,[object Object],Primary Care Neurologist Headache Specialist ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What should I tell my doctor about my migraine attacks? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What else will the doctor need to know? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What kinds of treatments will help? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What kinds of treatments will help? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Are all migraine medications the same? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How do you know which type of treatment is right for you? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What can you expect from your acute headache treatment? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],High pain No pain Time

What can you expect from your preventive headache treatment? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],# attacks January 7 February 6 March 4 x x x x x x x x x x

Improving treatment success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Taking care of your headaches… What else can you do? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Can lifestyle make a difference? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tips for acute and preventive medication success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tips to recognizing medication overuse ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why is it important to see your doctor regularly? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Don’t be confused by migraine myths… Myth: Migraine is all in your head… like a psychological disorder… Fact: Migraine is a true biological disorder with clear genetic links and underlying changes in the brain. Myth: Nobody understands my headaches… Fact: Approximately one in four households in the US have at least one migraine sufferer. Myth: Nothing works to treat my headaches… it is hopeless.. Fact: Actually, there are now very sophisticated migraine-specific medications and very effective preventive therapies.

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