Migraine is a common neurological illness affecting more than 37 million Americans. While migraine symptoms and frequency are unique to each patient, it is a disabling, sometimes chronic, neurological disease. Receiving a migraine diagnosis is the first step to managing your migraine. From there, it’s time to take action. Here is how to get started.
- Treat your symptoms: Find a doctor who understands the disease and is prepared to explore custom treatment options.
- Build a support network: Help educate your family, friends and coworkers on the impact of migraine.
- Embrace self-care: Lifestyle and behavioral changes like getting more sleep and reducing stress may help you control your migraine symptoms.
“After getting your diagnosis, work with a healthcare professional to create a tailored treatment plan for you,” says Dawn Buse, a licensed psychologist and Clinical Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.
Every patient responds differently to various forms of treatment, so migraine treatment plans should be as unique as the migraine patient. A treatment plan could include both pharmacologic or medication treatments, as well as interventional treatments and behavioral and lifestyle modifications.
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