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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 migraines:
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What could be causing me to have migraines?
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How can I tell whether I’m having a migraine or another type of headache?
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Is there anything about me that makes me prone to migraines or more severe attacks?
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Are migraines likely to run in my family?
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If so, is there any kind of testing or preventive care my children should undergo?
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What is the expected course of my condition? Will it be lifelong?
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Is it likely my attacks will become more or less frequent, or more or less severe?
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How can I determine the cause of my migraines? Should I keep a migraine diary?
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What’s the best way to isolate which foods could trigger my migraines?
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What else besides foods could be my triggers?
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What symptoms of migraines can I expect to see? Will I likely have an aura before an attack? What might I experience in an aura?
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What diagnostic tests for migraine might I have to undergo, and what do they involve?
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What do my test results indicate? What type of migraine do I have?
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Are there ways I can distinguish an attack I can treat from one that needs medical attention?
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What is the best over-the-counter drug for my migraines?
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If I need prescription medication, what do you recommend?
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Can any of my medications interact badly? Are there over-the-counter medications or supplements I should avoid?
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Can anything reduce my need for medication?
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Do you recommend other treatments, such as biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management, exercise therapy, cold therapy, acupuncture or anything else?
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At what point should I call you or seek emergency treatment for a migraine?
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Is there anything I can do to prevent migraines? | 
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