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Migraines: Working With Your Doctor to Find Your Triggers

Migraine Triggers

Those who suffer from migraines can usually detect them before the onset of them. Nausea, headache, increased light sensitivity, and other symptoms can signal that a migraine is coming your way. However, what if you could help yourself prevent them altogether?

Identifying your migraine triggers can be an exhaustive, yet valuable process towards living with them. While you can start this journey on your own, consulting with your doctor is essential in identifying triggers and knowing how to deal with them.

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While your doctor should do a comprehensive overview of your health history and current issues, here are some tips to consider to prepare yourself for the appointment.

Keep a food diary

We all may know what we generally eat during the day, but keeping a physical copy and tracking our meals can be helpful in identifying triggers.

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You may not be able to make a connection between a certain food and a migraine if you are not writing it down.

Keep a food diary, either on paper or on your phone, and list out what you eat each day.

Record how you feel after each meal and after the end of the day. Did you notice that a migraine came on the next day after eating red meat? Make sure to mention this to your doctor as a possible trigger.

Note any Migraine triggers and track your symptoms 

Similar to a food diary, be mindful of your surroundings and how they are affecting you. Factors like dehydration, strong scents, changing weather, or lighting can trigger migraines and leave you feeling miserable. Ask yourself – am I drinking enough water? Does my home or workplace feature any strong scents?

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