Signs of a tension headache include a dull or constant throbbing pain above the eyes and across the back of the head. We have three different templates that you can download by clicking on the orange button below. Eating breakfast every morning is recommended for children with a history of. The gdg were aware of multiple diaries available both on line and from clinics which record the above information and may prove useful. There are many types of headache, of which tensiontype headache is the most common. The higher incidence of migraines in women may be related to. Record every migraine and any other headache you get against the appropriate date. The migraine diary provides you with a tool to answer all these questions if you use it accurately. Migraine headache a migraine headache is caused by the swelling of blood vessels in the brain. Many lifestyle factors influence migraine and other headache conditions. How to use the migraine diary the following instructions will explain how to complete each diary section. Our headache specialists provide compassionate care and always employ integrative. The staff of the new york headache center is dedicated to providing relief of pain and suffering to children and adults with chronic migraines, tensiontype, cluster and other types of headaches, postconcussion syndrome, cranial neuralgias, and facial pain. Migraine and headache management plan lifestyle factors.
Headache is rarely a sign that something is seriously wrong. Migraine and headache management plan neurology centre. The 68 hours before the migraine attack are particularly important to record. More than 28 million americans suffer from migraines. This information is valuable in assisting the doctor with diagnosis, assessing migraine trigger factors and assessing the effectiveness of treatments. Pdf headache diary in the diagnosis of childhood migraine. Aids for management of common headache disorders in primary care. Headache has many triggers and causes, ranging from lifestyle factors such as sleep deprivation, dehydration and food sensitivities to mental and. Keeping a headache diary, monitoring the frequency, duration and severity of your headaches, can help you manage your headaches. The purpose of migraine diaries is to record information about the attacks of migraine and other headaches. Date day time severity 110 duration min hrs nausea n vomiting v painkillers name dose notes. The complete headache chart migraine apps headache topic sheet spanish headache topic sheet menstrual migraine brochure your migraine, your symptoms. Symptomatic medications tabletsinjections per day medications taken to treat a headache eg. There are many different types of headache, migraine, cluster headaches, sinus headache, and more.
By keeping this diary over a period of 2 or 3 months you may see a pattern to your migraines and headaches. Monthly headache diary headache service, department of neurology, st georges hospital, blackshaw road, london sw17 0qt name. Migraine and headache diary national migraine centre. The headache diary helps to monitor deterioration and improvement in headache frequency, severity, and disability. At the city of london migraine clinic you will be given diary cards on your. This is a form i developed while working with my first real migraine specialist. Oct 29, 2007 the first diary format is the one i call the basic diary. Christine lay, an internationally acknowledged headache expert and one of a very few neurologists in canada with united council. The numbers down the left hand side refer to the date ie a calendar. Aids for management of common headache disorders in.
The migraine diary also monitors the success or failure of treatments and medications. The effect of different aspects of your lifestyle on your migraine may also become clear, and you may identify new triggers. Have the attacks become less frequent since you started taking a certain medicine. Every time you have a headache, make notes in your diary. Headache hygiene is the practice of taking care of yourself in a way that will reduce the likelihood, frequency, intensity, and severity of headaches. Please fill out for every month during the time you. Page 1 is the diary page 2 is the key pages can be printed separatel y if you need multiple copies of the diary. It is the first of its kind at an ontario teaching hospital. Patients usually experience some headache on at least half of the. By keeping this diary over a period of 2 or 3 months you may see a pattern to your migraine attacks. The staff of the new york headache center is dedicated to providing relief of pain and suffering to children and adults with chronic migraines, tensiontype, cluster and other types of headaches, post. A referral from a general practitioner is generally required.
Each diary sheet is for one month, with a column for each day of the month. Monthly diary by keeping this diary over a period of 2 or 3 months you may see a pattern to your migraines and headaches. Identify patterns that may help determine triggers and improve treatment. It is important to write down information about your headaches. Treatment for migraines and headaches are offered by dr. Please be aware that full product information, including boxed warning and medication guide, is included with your headache diary.
This information is valuable in assisting the doctor with diagnosis, assessing. Patient information sheet chronic migraine dr nicholas silver, consultant neurologist, the walton centre for neurology and neurosurgery chronic migraine chronic migraine is a condition that. Bring the diary with you to your medical visit to help your clinician determine treatment options. Indicate the day of the week and the time that the attack started. Monitor the frequency, duration and severity of your headaches over time. Track your headache days and see if you have chronic migraine ask your doctor about botox and chronic migraine. Migraine headaches are three to four times more common in women than in men. Date time ha began time ha ended warning signs aura location. Nov 22, 2017 to help identify a migraine headache, it can be useful to keep a diary of symptoms noting the time of onset, any triggers, the duration of the headaches, any noticeable signs or auras leading up. Migraine diaries british association for the study of. The pain may spread to the whole head or move into the neck and shoulders. Relieving and preventing migraines and other headaches. Headache diaries the purpose of migraine diaries is to record information about the attacks of migraine and other headaches. Migraine severity in this section, each day is broken down into morning, afternoon, and evening.
We encourage you to see a headache specialist, not a. The diary card one for each month is very easy to use. Dateday of the week of headache time of onset time of resolution warning signs locations of the pain type of pain intensity of the pain additional symptoms activitiescircumstances at time of onset. Migraine headaches typically occur between the ages of 15 to 55, and 7080% of migraine sufferers have a family member with migraines. Page 1 is the diary page 2 is the key pages can be printed separatel y if you need multiple copies of the diary but only one copy of the key just select in the box that comes up when you click print. Headache is one of the most common reasons for visits to gps. Migraine and headache management plan neurology centre of. Each diary sheet is for one month, with a column for. There are many things that can cause trigger a migraine. However, more than 90% of headaches will be caused by migraine this booklet. A temporal association between headache and menstruation is required for the diagnosis of menstrual migraine and using a diary can help to establish this. We recommend that you print this diary out on card and then cut to size for convenience and durability.
Patient information sheet chronic migraine dr nicholas silver, consultant neurologist, the walton centre for neurology and neurosurgery chronic migraine chronic migraine is a condition that may cause many different symptoms, usually including headache andor facial pain. Monitor the frequency, duration and severity of your headaches. The diary allows you to list date, duration, trigger factors, treatments and time until relief of headache. The centre for headache provides expert evaluation and individualized treatment plans for patients suffering from migraine and other headache disorders.
Record migraines or headaches against the relevant date with the following symbols. On the days you have migraine pain, write a number in the appropriate box. Dateday of the week of headache time of onset time of resolution warning signs locations of the pain type of pain intensity of the pain additional symptoms activitiescircumstances at time of onset time of most recent meal prior to onset fooddrink most recently consumed prior to onset medications taken for headache response to medications. Then bring your migraine diary to your next doctor visit. Keeping a headache diary helps you to determine which factors might influence your headache pattern. Migraine diary instructions migraine association of ireland. Migraine diaries british association for the study of headache. The national headache foundation also recommends keeping a headache diary to track the characteristics of your headaches. Monthly diary by keeping this diary over a period of 2 or 3 months you may see a pattern to your migraines and. We ask all our patients to complete diaries and bring them in for their first appointment. Complete the heading details including the year that diary was commenced. The headache diary helps to monitor deterioration and.
To help identify a migraine headache, it can be useful to keep a diary of symptoms noting the time of onset, any triggers, the duration of the headaches, any noticeable signs or auras leading up. Therefore, taking care of these lifestyle factors may help reduce the risk of. It is the first of its kind at an ontario teaching. Headache and pain clinics are normally located at major hospitals and may be conducted by specialist doctors or multidisciplinary teams taking a holistic approach to treatment. This booklet will help guide you in deciding whether you should seek medical attention.
This diary is designed for you to use at home to track your headaches. Consult a specialist only a doctor is qualified to diagnose you and prescribe medication. What you need to know childrens headache disorders headache tests headache diary. Managing headache pain the hospital for sick children. Headache diaries for the diagnosis and management of primary. Keeping a diary can help your doctor help you biofeedback training techniques lowtyramine diet for individuals with headache or migraine talking to your.
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