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Review the following Questions to Ask about migraine so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. What proportion of your clinical practice is devoted to treating headache?

2. What types of tests should I have to find out what's causing my headaches?

3. What types of drug treatments do you recommend for me?

4. What types of non-drug treatments do you recommend for me?

5. What are the potential side effects of the drugs you recommend? What is the risk of interactions with food or other drugs I'm currently taking?

6. Should I make any lifestyle changes that would help me to better manage my migraines?

7. How can I identify triggers that can set off my migraines, and what can I do to avoid them in the future?

8. How long will it take for me to see results from this treatment plan?

9. If this treatment doesn't seem to be helping, will you work with me on a new treatment plan?

10. What can I do to reduce the pain of a migraine after it starts?

11. Are you sure that I actually have migraines, and not another medical condition linked to headache?