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Migraine in adults

Questions to ask your doctor

If you've been diagnosed as having migraine headaches, you may want to talk to your doctor to find out more.

Here are some questions that you might want to ask.

Is there anything I can do to stop having these headaches?
My symptoms scare me. How do I know I'm not having a

stroke
You have a stroke when the blood supply to a part of your brain is cut off. This damages your brain and can cause symptoms like weakness or numbness on one side of your body. You may also find it hard to speak if you've had a stroke.

stroke?
What can I do to stop a migraine attack once it starts?
Is it OK to keep taking painkillers if my pain is bad most days?
Do I need tests to make sure there isn't something else wrong with me?
What are the most common things that trigger these headaches?
What's the best treatment for me?
Are triptans the best medication for me to take?
What are the side effects of treatment?
Will these treatments affect the other medications that I take?
Is there anything I can do to help myself?
How much sleep should I get to make sure I avoid attacks?
Will the same thing affect other members of my family?

This information was last updated on May 12, 2009

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