Visual Migraine Language®

Migraine

Measurement of migraine

Measurement of migraine

Start time of headache This icon refers to the start time of your headache, or the wakie up time if you woke up with a headache. This icon refers to the start time of your headache, or the wakie up time if you woke up with a headache.

Ongoing headache If a user starts entering a headache while it is still ongoing, we capture its duration at a later stage. This icon represents our question about whether the headache was ongoing at the time of input. If a user starts entering a headache while it is still ongoing, we capture its duration at a later stage. This icon represents our question about whether the headache was ongoing at the time of input.

Stop time of headache This is the time when your headache completely resolve, or the time you went to sleep with your headache still present. Duration is one of the features is factored to separate migraines from other headaches. This is the time when your headache completely resolve, or the time you went to sleep with your headache still present. Duration is one of the features is factored to separate migraines from other headaches.

Peak intensity Maximum level of pain for the headache or migraine. Maximum level of pain for the headache or migraine.

Average severity Average level of pain for the headache or migraine. Average level of pain for the headache or migraine.

Worst severity Worst level of pain for the headache or migraine. Worst level of pain for the headache or migraine.

Pain location Location of the pain is used to separate migraines from other headaches. Location of the pain is used to separate migraines from other headaches.

Type of pain The nature of pain is used to separate migraines from other headaches. The nature of pain is used to separate migraines from other headaches.

Multiple headaches People with certain types of headache report more than one headache in a day. People with certain types of headache report more than one headache in a day.

Multiple headaches number People with certain types of headache report more than one headache in a day. People with certain types of headache report more than one headache in a day.

Activity aggravation A headache that worsens with activity which is represented by this pictogram; this is a trait that migraines often have. A headache that worsens with activity which is represented by this pictogram; this is a trait that migraines often have.

Nausea or vomiting Nausea or vomiting took place during a headache, which can be a differentiating symptom for migraine. Nausea or vomiting took place during a headache, which can be a differentiating symptom for migraine.

Aura Aura ocurred for this headache. Aura are specific symptoms that occur just before the pain of a migraine attack, usually taking 5-20 minutes to develop and lasting less than 60 minutes. Aura includes strange sensations which are often, but not always, visual such as: blind spots, blindness in half of your visual field in one or both eyes, seeing zigzag patterns, seeing flashing lights, skin prickling, feeling of weakness, hallucinations (seeing things that aren't really there). Although they may be alarming, aura are not dangerous. Aura ocurred for this headache. Aura are specific symptoms that occur just before the pain of a migraine attack, usually taking 5-20 minutes to develop and lasting less than 60 minutes. Aura includes strange sensations which are often, but not always, visual such as: blind spots, blindness in half of your visual field in one or both eyes, seeing zigzag patterns, seeing flashing lights, skin prickling, feeling of weakness, hallucinations (seeing things that aren't really there). Although they may be alarming, aura are not dangerous.

Healthcare professional visit Today's headache lead to a Healthcare professional visit (primary or neurologist) - ER visits are considered through a different icon. Today's headache lead to a Healthcare professional visit (primary or neurologist) - ER visits are considered through a different icon.

ER visit Headache forced you to visit the Emergency Room. Headache forced you to visit the Emergency Room.

Light sensitivity Prior to or during migraine attacks many people are much more sensitive than usual to bright light: bright light makes the pain worse. Being in a room may help reduce the pain. Prior to or during migraine attacks many people are much more sensitive than usual to bright light: bright light makes the pain worse. Being in a room may help reduce the pain.

Noise sensitivity Prior to or during migraine attacks many people are much more sensitive than usual to noise; even moderate noise makes the pain worse. Being in a quiet room may help reduce the pain. Prior to or during migraine attacks many people are much more sensitive than usual to noise; even moderate noise makes the pain worse. Being in a quiet room may help reduce the pain.

MIDAS Questions ≥ 18 years old

MIDAS Questions ≥ 18 years old

Missed work or school Missed work or school today because of your headache. Missed work or school today because of your headache.

Reduced productivity at work/school Productivity at work or school reduced by half or more because of your headache. Productivity at work or school reduced by half or more because of your headache.

Missed household work Household work not done today because of your headache Household work not done today because of your headache

Reduced productivity in household work Productivity in household work reduced by half or more because of your headache. Productivity in household work reduced by half or more because of your headache.

Missed other activities Family, social or leisure activities missed beacuse of the headache. Family, social or leisure activities missed beacuse of the headache.

PedMIDAS ≤ 17 years old

PedMIDAS ≤ 17 years old

Missed school Specific for users <18. Missed school in full today because of your headache. Specific for users <18. Missed school in full today because of your headache.

Partially missed school Specific for users <18. Missed school partially today because of your headache. Specific for users <18. Missed school partially today because of your headache.

Reduced productivity at school Specific for users <18. Functioned at less than half the regular ability at school because of the headache. Specific for users <18. Functioned at less than half the regular ability at school because of the headache.

Missed home work Specific for users <18. Unable to do things at home (chores, homework, etc) because of your headache. Specific for users <18. Unable to do things at home (chores, homework, etc) because of your headache.

Missed activities Specific for users <18. Unable to do other social activities (play, go out, sports, etc) because of your headache. Specific for users <18. Unable to do other social activities (play, go out, sports, etc) because of your headache.

Reduced participation in other activities Specific for users <18. Functioned at less than half the regular ability at social activities because of the headache. Specific for users <18. Functioned at less than half the regular ability at social activities because of the headache.

Factors

Emotional female

Emotional female

Stress Level of stress. For some people prolonged stress can trigger attacks, for others the let down from stress (e.g. at weekends or start of holidays) can trigger attacks. Level of stress. For some people prolonged stress can trigger attacks, for others the let down from stress (e.g. at weekends or start of holidays) can trigger attacks.

Anxiety Level of anxiety, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of anxiety, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Irritability Level of irritability, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of irritability, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Happiness Level of happiness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of happiness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Sadness Level of sadness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of sadness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Angriness Level of angriness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of angriness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Boredom Level of boredom, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of boredom, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Relaxedness Level of relaxedness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of relaxedness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Not feeling right - Female Sudden changes in mood or emotion are often associated with the onset of an attack. These non-specific changes can be difficult to identify and may accompany a sense of "Not feeling right" prior to the onset of pain and associated symptoms. Recording this information can help you find out if this is a reliable indicator of an attack about to occur. Sudden changes in mood or emotion are often associated with the onset of an attack. These non-specific changes can be difficult to identify and may accompany a sense of "Not feeling right" prior to the onset of pain and associated symptoms. Recording this information can help you find out if this is a reliable indicator of an attack about to occur.

Stress Level of stress. For some people prolonged stress can trigger attacks, for others the let down from stress (e.g. at weekends or start of holidays) can trigger attacks. Level of stress. For some people prolonged stress can trigger attacks, for others the let down from stress (e.g. at weekends or start of holidays) can trigger attacks.

Anxiety Level of anxiety, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of anxiety, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Irritability Level of irritability, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of irritability, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Happiness Level of happiness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of happiness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Sadness Level of sadness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of sadness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Angriness Level of angriness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of angriness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Boredom Level of boredom, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of boredom, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Relaxation Level of relaxedness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks. Level of relaxedness, to work out what 'mood patterns' may be linked to your migraine attacks.

Not feeling right - Male Sudden changes in mood or emotion are often associated with the onset of an attack. These non-specific changes can be difficult to identify and may accompany a sense of "Not feeling right" prior to the onset of pain and associated symptoms. Recording this information can help you find out if this is a reliable indicator of an attack about to occur. Sudden changes in mood or emotion are often associated with the onset of an attack. These non-specific changes can be difficult to identify and may accompany a sense of "Not feeling right" prior to the onset of pain and associated symptoms. Recording this information can help you find out if this is a reliable indicator of an attack about to occur.

Sleep duration Sleep duration. The amount of sleep that individuals require is very variable. It is thought that less sleep than usual, and in some people more than usual, triggers migraine attacks, so we ask you to record how much sleep you have each night. Sleep duration. The amount of sleep that individuals require is very variable. It is thought that less sleep than usual, and in some people more than usual, triggers migraine attacks, so we ask you to record how much sleep you have each night.

Sleep quality Sleep quality. As well as amount, the quality of your sleep may be important, so we ask you to rate your sleep quality. Sleep quality. As well as amount, the quality of your sleep may be important, so we ask you to rate your sleep quality.

Wake refreshed The amount of sleep that individuals require is extremely variable. It is thought that less sleep than usual, and in some people more sleep than usual, triggers migraine attacks. The amount of sleep that individuals require is extremely variable. It is thought that less sleep than usual, and in some people more sleep than usual, triggers migraine attacks.

Tiredness / fatigue Feeling more tired and lifeless (fatigued) than usual may be a sign of a developing migraine attack in some people and/or a symptom of an attack in others. Feeling more tired and lifeless (fatigued) than usual may be a sign of a developing migraine attack in some people and/or a symptom of an attack in others.

Yawning Excessive yawning may be a warning sign of an attack so we track it to see if it truly precedes a migraine in you. Excessive yawning may be a warning sign of an attack so we track it to see if it truly precedes a migraine in you.

More light than usual Exposure to light, natural or artificial, may trigger migraine in some people. We record is you were exposed to light more than usual or not. Exposure to light, natural or artificial, may trigger migraine in some people. We record is you were exposed to light more than usual or not.

Exposed to strong Odors Odors (such as perfumes, smoke) may trigger migraine in some people. We dollect information on whether you noticed or were exposed to odors more than usual today. Odors (such as perfumes, smoke) may trigger migraine in some people. We dollect information on whether you noticed or were exposed to odors more than usual today.

Exposed to loud noise Exposure to noise may trigger migraine in some people. We record is you were exposed to noise more than usual or not. Exposure to noise may trigger migraine in some people. We record is you were exposed to noise more than usual or not.

Intense activity Intense Activity. Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and studies show that regular exercise has beneficial effects in migraine. However in some people intense exercise appears to cause headache or migraine so we track how much moderate or more intense exercise you do each day. Intense Activity. Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and studies show that regular exercise has beneficial effects in migraine. However in some people intense exercise appears to cause headache or migraine so we track how much moderate or more intense exercise you do each day.

Moderate activity Moderate Activity. Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and studies show that regular exercise has beneficial effects in migraine. In some people doing less exercise than is normal for them appears to be associated with headache or migraine, although whether this is an effect of the lack of exercise or because the pre-migraine period leads to doing less exercise is not clear. Moderate Activity. Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and studies show that regular exercise has beneficial effects in migraine. In some people doing less exercise than is normal for them appears to be associated with headache or migraine, although whether this is an effect of the lack of exercise or because the pre-migraine period leads to doing less exercise is not clear.

Time outside Some weather factors, such as temperature and humidity, may only be important of you spend time outside, so record how much time each day you are outside (exposed to the weather). Some weather factors, such as temperature and humidity, may only be important of you spend time outside, so record how much time each day you are outside (exposed to the weather).

Missed breakfast Missed breakfast. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference. Missed breakfast. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference.

Missed lunch Missed lunch. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference. Missed lunch. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference.

Missed dinner Missed dinner. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference. Missed dinner. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference.

Missed other meals Missed other meals. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference. Missed other meals. Skipping meals can trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. Even delayed or irregular meals can make a difference.

Dietary - intake

Dietary - intake

Dehydration Even moderate dehydration can cause headaches and may trigger migraine attacks. Try to drink plenty of fluids, especially water, but record if you have not drunk as much as usual or feel dehydrated due to, for example, exposure to heat with excessive sweating. Even moderate dehydration can cause headaches and may trigger migraine attacks. Try to drink plenty of fluids, especially water, but record if you have not drunk as much as usual or feel dehydrated due to, for example, exposure to heat with excessive sweating.

Hunger Abnormal hunger (without skipping meals) may be a warning sign of an attack so we track it to see if it truly precedes a migraine in you. Abnormal hunger (without skipping meals) may be a warning sign of an attack so we track it to see if it truly precedes a migraine in you.

Beer Beer. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day. Beer. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day.

Red wine Red Wine. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day. Red Wine. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day.

White wine White Wine. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day. White Wine. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day.

Sparkling wine Sparkling Wine. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day. Sparkling Wine. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day.

Spirits Spirit. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day. Spirit. Alcohol is known to cause headaches, especially if taken in higher than usual amounts. This may be because alcohol causes dehydration and/or because of certain chemicals in alcoholic drinks. Some people believe that any alcohol can trigger their migraine, while others think that only certain products, such as red wine, are triggers. To try to find out if alcohol is a trigger for you, and if so what type, record the amount and type of alcoholic drinks you drink each day.

Coffee The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications. The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications.

Tea The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications. The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications.

Energy drink The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications. The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications.

Soft drink The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications. The effects of caffeine on migraine are complex: some people think that caffeine triggers their migraine and so they try to avoid it, but for others caffeine seems to have a protective effect and taking less caffeine than usual (for example at weekends) may trigger migraines. Caffeine is even included in some migraine medications.

Chocolate Chocolate is thought by some people to trigger their migraine, possibly because it contains substances such as tyramine that affect blood vessels around the brain. However it may be that the desire to eat (more than usual amounts of) chocolate is caused by other changes, such as hormones in women, that are the underlying migraine trigger. So tracking how much chocolate you eat compared to 'usual' so we can try to find out if chocolate is a trigger for you. Chocolate is thought by some people to trigger their migraine, possibly because it contains substances such as tyramine that affect blood vessels around the brain. However it may be that the desire to eat (more than usual amounts of) chocolate is caused by other changes, such as hormones in women, that are the underlying migraine trigger. So tracking how much chocolate you eat compared to 'usual' so we can try to find out if chocolate is a trigger for you.

Tyramine Tyramine has been touted as a trigger for a long time. It can found in protein-rich foods (proteins are strings of amino acids) that have been processed or left at room temperature: cured or leftover meats, some cheeses, some plants that lie around before being eaten (e.g. avocado), etc. Tyramine content in these kinds of foods can vary greatly depending on freshness, processing etc. Tyramine has been touted as a trigger for a long time. It can found in protein-rich foods (proteins are strings of amino acids) that have been processed or left at room temperature: cured or leftover meats, some cheeses, some plants that lie around before being eaten (e.g. avocado), etc. Tyramine content in these kinds of foods can vary greatly depending on freshness, processing etc.

Nitrates Nitrates are common in vegetables but health benefit appears to outweigh risk. Foods that contain nitrates as a preservative have been linked to migraine and include cured or deli meats, hot dogs and bacon. Nitrates are common in vegetables but health benefit appears to outweigh risk. Foods that contain nitrates as a preservative have been linked to migraine and include cured or deli meats, hot dogs and bacon.

MSG Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is also considered a trigger by some. Many foods contain some MSG, but some may have higher levels including resturant asian (especially chinese, japanese) food, other fast foods, pre-prepared stocks and soups. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is also considered a trigger by some. Many foods contain some MSG, but some may have higher levels including resturant asian (especially chinese, japanese) food, other fast foods, pre-prepared stocks and soups.

Citrus fruits Citrus fruits are part of a healthy diet. However some people think that citrus fruits (and citrus fruit drinks) trigger their migraine, which is why we track this food factor too. Citrus fruits are part of a healthy diet. However some people think that citrus fruits (and citrus fruit drinks) trigger their migraine, which is why we track this food factor too.

Artificial sweetener Aspartame is also a commnly mentioned trigger of migraines. It is a common sweetener, often used in drinks and food especially those labelled sugar-free or low in sugar. These include: diet soft drinks and juices, some yoghurts, breakfast cereals and meal replacement products. Aspartame is also a commnly mentioned trigger of migraines. It is a common sweetener, often used in drinks and food especially those labelled sugar-free or low in sugar. These include: diet soft drinks and juices, some yoghurts, breakfast cereals and meal replacement products.

Salty foods Most foods contain some salt and salt is an essential dietary component, although many of us take much more salt than we need and this can have adverse effects on our health. Most foods contain some salt and salt is an essential dietary component, although many of us take much more salt than we need and this can have adverse effects on our health.

Nuts Nuts consumed as snacks, in products such as cookies, cakes, muesli, or as an ingredient in meals can be part of a healthy diet. However some people think that nuts trigger their migraines. To find out if nuts may affect your migraine, record how much nuts and nut containing products you eat compared to normal. Nuts consumed as snacks, in products such as cookies, cakes, muesli, or as an ingredient in meals can be part of a healthy diet. However some people think that nuts trigger their migraines. To find out if nuts may affect your migraine, record how much nuts and nut containing products you eat compared to normal.

Onions Cooked or raw onion as an ingredient in meals can be part of a healthy diet. However some people think that onion triggers their migraines. To find out if onion may affect your migraine, record how much onion containing products you eat compared to normal. Cooked or raw onion as an ingredient in meals can be part of a healthy diet. However some people think that onion triggers their migraines. To find out if onion may affect your migraine, record how much onion containing products you eat compared to normal.

Nicotine (Smoking) There is conflicting information about whether smoking triggers migraines. Studies suggest that smoking can increase the frequency of migraine attacks, especially if more than 5 cigarettes per day are smoked. Whether daily variations in smoking triggers specific attacks is not known. To help determine if such variation is important to you, please record how much nicotine you consume each day. Kindly note that N1‑Headache™ recommends minimizing or eliminating smoking because of the proven long term, negative respiratory and cardiovascular impact. There is conflicting information about whether smoking triggers migraines. Studies suggest that smoking can increase the frequency of migraine attacks, especially if more than 5 cigarettes per day are smoked. Whether daily variations in smoking triggers specific attacks is not known. To help determine if such variation is important to you, please record how much nicotine you consume each day. Kindly note that N1‑Headache™ recommends minimizing or eliminating smoking because of the proven long term, negative respiratory and cardiovascular impact.

Nicotine Other This includes nicotine in forms other than cigarretes:cigarspipeschewing tobaccosnuffelectronic (vapour) cigarettes This includes nicotine in forms other than cigarretes:cigarspipeschewing tobaccosnuffelectronic (vapour) cigarettes

Recreational drugs

Recreational drugs

Gender specific factors

Gender specific factors

Menstruation Many women have migraine attacks that are related to their hormonal cycle: usually attacks occur around the time of menstrual flow but can also occur mid-cycle. The menstrual cycle is thought to be the strongest single trigger but even so the relationship may be unclear because of attacks at other times or cycles during which no attacks occur. Record your menstrual cycles to find out if this is a trigger for you. Many women have migraine attacks that are related to their hormonal cycle: usually attacks occur around the time of menstrual flow but can also occur mid-cycle. The menstrual cycle is thought to be the strongest single trigger but even so the relationship may be unclear because of attacks at other times or cycles during which no attacks occur. Record your menstrual cycles to find out if this is a trigger for you.

Menopause side effects Menopause can be a difficult time for women with migraine. The irregularity of periods can make it harder to cope with migraines as they may be more difficult to predict. Also the symptoms experienced at menopause (hot flushes and night sweats) may result in disturbed sleep and add to stress levels thereby increasing the likelihood of experiencing a migraine. Menopause can be a difficult time for women with migraine. The irregularity of periods can make it harder to cope with migraines as they may be more difficult to predict. Also the symptoms experienced at menopause (hot flushes and night sweats) may result in disturbed sleep and add to stress levels thereby increasing the likelihood of experiencing a migraine.

Contraceptive pill Many women have migraine attacks that are related to their hormonal cycle, and contraceptive medication alter your natural hormonal cycle; therefore can be the cause of your headaches. Adding this information will enable your doctor to discuss options if your headaches are caused by your contraceptive medication. Many women have migraine attacks that are related to their hormonal cycle, and contraceptive medication alter your natural hormonal cycle; therefore can be the cause of your headaches. Adding this information will enable your doctor to discuss options if your headaches are caused by your contraceptive medication.

Hormone therapy Migraine attacks can be related to hormonal levels and cycles, and hormone replacement therapy alter your natural hormonal levels; therefore can be the cause of your headaches. Adding this information will enable your doctor to discuss options. Migraine attacks can be related to hormonal levels and cycles, and hormone replacement therapy alter your natural hormonal levels; therefore can be the cause of your headaches. Adding this information will enable your doctor to discuss options.

Sexual activity Sexual activity has been reported both to help (an ongoing) migraine, possibly by release of endorphins at orgasm, while in other people sexual activity can trigger a migraine. Sexual activity includes:foreplaymasturbationintercourseRecord sexual activity to find out if this may be a trigger for you. Sexual activity has been reported both to help (an ongoing) migraine, possibly by release of endorphins at orgasm, while in other people sexual activity can trigger a migraine. Sexual activity includes:foreplaymasturbationintercourseRecord sexual activity to find out if this may be a trigger for you.

Car Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you. Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you.

Plane Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you. Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you.

Train Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you. Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you.

Motorcycle Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you. Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you.

Ship Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you. Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you.

Timezones crossed Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you. Travel, particularly if it is more than usual for you, is known to trigger migraines in some people. This may be because travel causes stress, missed meals or irregular eating, dehydration, disrupted sleep patterns or (for air travel) changes in atmospheric pressure. Record your travel patterns to find out if this a trigger for you.

Custom factor 1 In addition to our curated list of possible factors, we also give you the option to enter personal factors not in our list. In addition to our curated list of possible factors, we also give you the option to enter personal factors not in our list.

Custom factor 2 In addition to our curated list of possible factors, we also give you the option to enter personal factors not in our list. In addition to our curated list of possible factors, we also give you the option to enter personal factors not in our list.

Custom factor 3 In addition to our curated list of possible factors, we also give you the option to enter personal factors not in our list. In addition to our curated list of possible factors, we also give you the option to enter personal factors not in our list.

Eyestrain Eyestrain ('tired eyes', 'black circles') is thought to be more common in some people just before they have a migraine attack. By recording this you can find out if this is a reliable indicator of an attack about to happen, so helping you more effectively manage your life around your attacks. Eyestrain ('tired eyes', 'black circles') is thought to be more common in some people just before they have a migraine attack. By recording this you can find out if this is a reliable indicator of an attack about to happen, so helping you more effectively manage your life around your attacks.

Neck pain Neck pain and stiffness can occur before a migraine, but it is not clear if it is a trigger or a warning sign. For some people neck massage can help relieve the neck pain and maybe help avoid the migraine. Neck pain and stiffness can occur before a migraine, but it is not clear if it is a trigger or a warning sign. For some people neck massage can help relieve the neck pain and maybe help avoid the migraine.

Skin sensitivity Sensitivity of the skin, especially of the head and neck can be a warning sign of an attack. Sensitivity of the skin, especially of the head and neck can be a warning sign of an attack.

Light sensitivity During migraine attacks (or before them) many people are much more sensitive than usual to bright light and it can make the pain worse. We ask about your sensitivity to light to understand is that can be a sign an upcoming migraine, for instance. During migraine attacks (or before them) many people are much more sensitive than usual to bright light and it can make the pain worse. We ask about your sensitivity to light to understand is that can be a sign an upcoming migraine, for instance.

Noise sensitivity During migraine attacks (or before them) many people are much more sensitive than usual to noise; even moderate noise makes the pain worse. We ask about your sensitivity to noise to understand is that can be a sign an upcoming migraine, for instance. During migraine attacks (or before them) many people are much more sensitive than usual to noise; even moderate noise makes the pain worse. We ask about your sensitivity to noise to understand is that can be a sign an upcoming migraine, for instance.

Odor sensitivity Prior to or during migraine attacks many people are much more sensitive than usual to smells, like perfumes, etc; even moderate scents can make the pain worse. Prior to or during migraine attacks many people are much more sensitive than usual to smells, like perfumes, etc; even moderate scents can make the pain worse.

Nausea or vomiting Nausea or vomiting took place during a headache, which can be a differentiating symptom for migraine. Nausea or vomiting took place during a headache, which can be a differentiating symptom for migraine.

Poor concentration Difficulty concentrating may be a warning sign of an attack so we track it to see if it truly precedes a migraine in you. Difficulty concentrating may be a warning sign of an attack so we track it to see if it truly precedes a migraine in you.

Migraine treatments

Migraine treatments

Migraine Expectation

Migraine Expectation

Humidity mean Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Humidity range Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Pressure mean Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Pressure range Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Temperature mean Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Temperature range Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Wind speed mean Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Wind speed range Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Wind gust Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location. Weather factors and changes in these have been linked to migraine. We collect weather data using your phone location.

Pedicatric Study

Pedicatric Study

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