Keeping a migraine diary may help you to find out what might be triggering your migraine attacks, or may make you more alert to warning signs. You may notice a pattern of things that happen in the two days before the migraine attack. If the tigger of your migraine attacks is a single thing, it can be simple to avoid. However, it may be harder to avoid attacks that are triggered by a combination of things.
For more information about what can trigger a migraine, please read more on the Potential Migraine Causes page.
Keeping track of the following details can help with understanding your migraines:
For women, it can also be helpful to keep note when they start their period, as this can help your GP identify potential triggers.
You will find a download of a migraine diary below. You might find it useful to fill it in over 3-4 months so that you and your doctor can develop a better understanding of your migraines.