How to Use Your Diary
Possible Migraine Triggers
On charts enter appropriate number that applies
On the left hand side of the page each day of
in section labelled TRIGGERS.
1
the month is listed.
Diet
Chocolate
1
2
Across the top is a record of all the information
Yellow Cheese
2
that can affect your migraine.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
3
Aspartame (diet soft drinks)
4
3
Simply check the box and write in the
Caffeine (coffee, tea, pop)
5
information.
Nuts
6
7
Processed meats, hot dogs, bacon
4
Share this information with your physician who
External Changes
will help you manage your headaches.
8
Weather/barometric pressure/ humidity
9
Schedule changes
10
Sleeping patterns
11
Skipping meals
Stress
12
Times of intense activity
13
Let down periods
14
Loss (separation, death, divorce)
15
Moving
16
School problems/change
17
Arguments/fights
18
Crisis (please explain)
19
Menstruation/period