Migraines, Headaches
Patient Education

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Migraines

From your initial diagnosis throughout your treatment and care, you will have questions about your migraine headaches. This patient education guide lists helpful questions for you and your doctor to discuss so you can make informed decisions about your condition.

Question About My Diagnosis

• How can you tell whether this headache is a migraine or other type?
• Will the incidence of migraines increase over time?
• Can the headaches go away in the future?
• Can they be prevented?
• Will having migraines lead to other medical conditions?

Questions About My Treatment

• Are non-prescription medications sufficient for treatment?
• Are there prescription medications for prevention that I can take?
• What are the side effects of the drugs for migraines?
• Are there vitamins or herbs that can treat or prevent migraines?

Questions About My Lifestyle & Family

• What should I track in my headache diary?
• Can acupuncture, biofeedback and hypnosis help?
• Which exercises would help prevent headaches?
• Does smoking affect frequency of headaches?
• Is there a special diet that affects frequency or intensity of migraines?
• Do migraines run in families? What can they do to prevent them?