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Coping with Migraines

Taking action

While your migraines may be a fact of life, there are steps you can take that may help reduce the severity or frequency of your migraine attacks.¹

The best course of action may be the practice of "good headache hygiene," coupled with early intervention.²

What in the world is "headache hygiene"?

The American Headache Society defines headache hygiene as “the practice of taking care of yourself in a way that will reduce the likelihood, frequency, intensity, and severity” of migraines.³ It includes:

• Good, regular sleep habits — both too little sleep and oversleeping can act as triggers^1,2
• Regular exercise* — aerobic activity reduces stress and increases brain chemicals that control pain^1,2
• Healthy and regular eating habits — don’t miss meals or go hungry; drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration; skip the diet drinks and junk food^1,2
• Stress reduction — exercise is a well-known stress buster; meditation, yoga and biofeedback may also help^1,2
• Trigger avoidance — to identify your personal triggers, keep a migraine diary

The importance of early intervention

Acting swiftly to head off a migraine can blunt its worst effects.¹ To practice early intervention:

• As soon as you feel a migraine coming on, take your migraine medicine as discussed with your healthcare professional — whether an over-the-counter medicine like Excedrin Migraine or a medicine your doctor prescribes¹
• Always keep your migraine medicine handy: at work, school, home, and when traveling³

Talking to your doctor about migraine

It is always important to work closely with your doctor to discuss the migraine management plan that is right for you.

Seeking Migraine Treatment

Find tips and tools for talking to a headache specialist about migraine.

*Consult your healthcare provider before beginning or changing your exercise routine.