When you suffer from migraine, the first thing your doctor asks you to do is keep a migraine diary. This journal will help you record the type and frequency of your migraines and headaches, as well as quickly record symptoms and possible triggers. The records you keep will help you and your doctor to reach decisions about treatment, and let you see if treatments or lifestyle changes are effective. This journal is easy to use, and you can bring it to consultations with your doctor. Year to View Calendar - Are attacks becoming more or less frequent? Has a medication or lifestyle change had any effect on the number of attacks you have each month? This calendar makes it easy to look for patterns and note changes over time. Medication History - Track your medications, dose changes and side effects. Migraine Log - Record what happens before, during and after a migraine. Track symptoms and possible triggers with a simple tick box format. Look for triggers and warning signs. - Track how medication and lifestyle changes impact your condition. - Tick box format makes it quick and easy to record symptoms and triggers. - Written in plain English – easy for anyone to update and understand, including those who may not be familiar with medical terminology. - Undated so you can start any time. - Calendar covers four years, allowing plenty of space to add historical data if you choose. - Section for questions to ask your doctor. - Space for your notes and observations on the migraine log pages. - Easy for family members or caregivers to update. - No screen to look at when recording an attack, and none of your personal data online. - Track patterns and frequency on the calendar pages. - Keep a detailed history of medications, dose changes and side effects. - Easy to take to appointments and show your doctor or specialist. Why Is It Important to Keep a Migraine Log? There are several important reasons for keeping a migraine log – to aid in diagnosis, to help you and your doctor to make decisions about treatment, and to help you spot patterns and triggers. Diagnosis & Treatment Decisions Writing down what happens before, during and after a migraine can help your doctor identify the type of migraine that you are experiencing. This is important because some treatments are more effective for certain types of headaches. Keeping a record also helps you and your doctor decide whether medications are effective or need changing. If migraines get better, stay the same, or get worse after a medication change, everyone needs to know. A log will also help you track side effects from medications you take. All this information helps you and your healthcare provider make informed decisions about treatment. This journal allows you to keep all your notes and questions together and to share them when you go to appointments. Patterns & Triggers Noting the time, where you were and what was going on prior to a migraine may help you spot patterns and identify potential triggers. Some common triggers are listed on the migraine record pages as tick box options, and there are spaces to record your own. There is also a notes section for your own observations and thoughts. Identifying triggers could help you find lifestyle changes that may help. Keeping records will also help you see if the lifestyle changes you introduce are making a difference. Make record keeping one less thing to worry about by keeping all your information together in a journal specifically designed for migraine management.