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You’ll be better organized with your questions, and you’ll have more of the information that the doctor needs. This can help you be more confident and feel more in control.
From members on MyMigraineTeam who can relate
"When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. I'm learning to trust those feelings — my intuition — and speak up."
“I met my neurologist today. It was great being able to talk to someone who listened and understood and didn't look at me like I was going mad.”
Prepare for the conversation by reading these two articles to familiarize yourself with the types of migraine (7 minute read) and types of treatments (10 minute read).
Write down questions you might want to ask your doctor, or note if any of the symptoms described are ones that you experience.
Your doctor will want to know if other people in your family have experienced migraine or similar issues.
You might ask parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, and uncles.
Write this down.
Some good questions to ask might be:
For a specific treatment:
It’s also helpful to bring a trusted friend or family member with you to the appointment.
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