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Migraine Matters 2
1. MIGRAINE
MATTERS
Headache Education Volume 1, Issue 2
your doctor, the better he or she will out stress, keep your body fit and
be able to treat you. healthy and may lead to fewer
migraines. So just how do you find
Some of the things you will want to
the time in an already overpacked
provide your doctor with:
schedule? Here are a few tips:
• A vivid, clear description of
• Go for a walk on your lunch
the migraine
break. It’s good to get out and get
• Warning signs you noticed a change of scenery anyway.
• Location of the pain and degree • Take the stairs instead of the
of severity elevator. Better still, when out
• Symptoms you felt prior to the shopping or running errands,
migraine coming on park your car at the far end of
the parking lot instead of right
• Details of how long your in front.
Talking to Your Doctor migraine lasted
About Migraine • If you have children, use playtime
Another helpful suggestion is to pre- with them as a way to get in a
Getting the most from your migraine pare a list of questions so you don’t good workout. Go to the park
treatment plan means being able to forget to ask what’s on your mind. for a game of tag or ride bicycles
communicate clearly and concisely You might ask about the medica- together.
with your doctor about what you are tion you’re taking and any side
experiencing. You want to talk about effects you are experiencing • Make exercise a priority and block
your symptoms, when your migraines or whether switching to another it into your schedule like you
occur and what you believe is trigger- medication may work better for you. would a meeting or appointment.
ing them. That is why a Migraine By doing this you make it part of
Be sure to tell your doctor how your daily routine.
Tracker and Trigger Diary are migraine affects you so he or she
so important! fully understands the impact
What’s more, every migraine sufferer migraine has on your life, daily
is unique in their symptoms and triggers activities and relationships.
so doctors must treat each patient Use these suggestions and tips to
differently. To do so they must have prepare you for your next
as much detailed information as pos- appointment.
sible from you.
Here are a few helpful tips for talking
with your doctor. Getting Fit –
Working in a Workout
Before each visit make sure your
Migraine Tracker and Trigger Diary Busy lifestyles, heavy workloads,
are up to date. Your Migraine Tracker housework, kids, and family
not only shows the frequency and obligations. All of the reasons
severity of the migraine among other too many people don’t work out. • Many people find that early in the
things, but it can also demonstrate “I don’t have the time” or “I can’t morning, before other members of
whether the medication you might find the time to fit it in” are two very the household are up, is a good
be taking is working and how well! common excuses. time to build in a workout.
The more you can show and tell But exercise can help you work Please see “Getting Fit” on Page 2
IN THIS ISSUE:
Talking to Your Doctor About Migraine• Getting Fit – Working in a Workout • You’re Not Alone –
Personal Reflections on Migraine • Helpful Resources • Fantastic Foods: Tasty and Trigger-free! FREE Recipe
2. MIGRAINE
MATTERS
“Getting Fit” continued from Page 1 28 million Americans suffer from migraines. This has helped me
migraine. Beth is one of them. immensely and I’ve found that I have
• Plan to exercise with a family Here, this former model turned much fewer migraines!
member or friend—it will help magazine editor tells her story.
motivate you. I strongly advise people to get their
How old were you when you headaches checked out—go see
first experienced a migraine? your doctor and use your Migraine
• If you have children, find a Tracker and Trigger Diary. These tools
health club that offers child care I was just 13 and remember it vividly.
can help your doctor diagnose you,
so you can work out while your Just how bad are your prescribe the appropriate medication,
child has fun and you enjoy your migraines? if warranted, and develop a treatment
workout more knowing your child plan that suits you.
is being cared for. On a scale of 1-10, I would give them
an 8 or 9 in severity. Sometimes they
Simply exercising three to five days are so severe I can’t concentrate.
a week for 20-30 minutes can Other times I see flickers of light
improve your health! Have a goal and have even blacked out at times.
of exercising for 30 minutes a day
and break it up into three 10- Wow, that is bad. Is there any
minute segments. As always, before way you can prevent them?
beginning any exercise program, Yes, I’ve discovered that if I avoid
talk with your doctor. Together you stressful situations and eliminate cer-
can work out an exercise plan that tain foods or additives I can lessen
works with your fitness level and their frequency.
schedule.
What kinds of things trigger
your migraines?
Foods such as nuts and grains are
big culprits as well as additives like Helpful Resources
artificial sweeteners. Other major For more information on
triggers for me are certain sounds migraine, check out these handy online
as well as fluorescent or flickering resources:
light. And smells! Gasoline and
paint really affect me. The Brain Matters
www.thebrainmatters.org
Many people attribute the The National Institute of Neurological
onset of migraines to stress. Diseases and Stroke
Have you found that to be www.ninds.nih.gov
a problem? World Headache Alliance
Absolutely. Stress is probably the www.w-h-a.org
biggest trigger for me. I avoid stressful There are also a variety of
You’re Not Alone situations as much as possible. helpful books:
Personal Reflections Is there anything that helps The Migraine Cookbook
when you’re suffering from by Michelle Sharp
on Migraine
a migraine? The Women’s Migraine
When you have a migraine, it can
I make sure that I regularly commu- Survival Guide
feel as if the world is crashing down
nicate with my doctor. When I was by Christina Peterson
around you and all you want to do
is curl up in a dark place and make 20, he prescribed a preventive med- Conquering Your Migraine
the world go away! You’re not alone. ication that I take on a daily basis to by Seymour Diamond and
help decrease the frequency of Mary Franklin
