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How Do I Determine What Triggers My Migraines?
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared, many of the questions your doctor will ask can be answered quickly and painlessly.
Factors to Include in Your Migraine Diary:
1. When your migraine occurred
- When looking back at your diary, you may see that your migraines often occur during a certain time of day.
2. Location and type of pain
- Was it a throbbing pain, or steady...
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