Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about headaches:

1. What may be causing my headaches?
   
   
2. How can I determine the cause of my headaches?
   
   
3. What symptoms may accompany my headaches?
   
   
4. Do I have a migraine, sinus headache, tension headache, cluster headache or some other type?
   
   
5. How can I relieve my headaches?
   
   
6. How can I prevent headaches?
   
   
7. What is the best over-the-counter drug for my headaches?
   
   
8. What other treatment might I need?
   
   
9. At what point should I call you or seek emergency treatment for a headache?
   
   
10. How many headaches are too many for my age?
    
    
11. Are some tests used for children to determine the cause of headaches?