Migraine and headache guides
Plain answers, checked against medical sources like the NHS and the International Headache Society.
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Medication overuse headache: how many days is too many, and what to do
Medication overuse headache can start when headache medicine is taken on 10 or 15+ days a month. See limits by medicine, the signs, and what to do next.
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Migraine diary: what to track, how long to keep it, and a free template
What to write in a migraine diary, how long to keep it (NICE says at least 8 weeks), how to use it at your appointment, plus a free template to print.
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Migraine vs headache: how to tell if it's a migraine
Migraine pain often throbs, gets worse when you move and comes with nausea or light sensitivity. See how it differs from tension and cluster headaches.
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What to tell your doctor about migraines: what to say and what to ask
What to tell your doctor about migraines: your headache story, pain, medicines and the effect on your life, plus sentences to say and questions to ask.