Diagnosing Migraine
Overview
With over 39 million people living with migraine and other severe headache disorders in the U.S., primary care practitioners are often the first point of contact for patients. Our experts outline the burden and epidemiology of headache disorders. You will also learn how to diagnose migraine as well as identify common migraine variants and other headache disorders.
Videos
Headache 101 with Dr. Andrew Hershey
Migraine Symptoms on Non-headache Days
News & Articles

Research Summary: Quality Improvement in Neurology - Headache Quality Measurement Set

Infant Colic and Maternal Migraine Linked in New Study

Headache 101 with Dr. Andrew Hershey

From the Journal: The Prevalence of Migraine and Severe Headache
Podcasts
Headache Management over Telemedicine
Asking the Right Questions to Diagnose Migraine
Surprising Truths About Migraine and Epidemiology
Resources
Patient Resources

What to do After a Migraine Diagnosis

What Type of Headache Do You Have? | American Migraine Foundation

How to Explain Migraine | American Migraine Foundation

Modeling Migraine Conversations | American Migraine Foundation

Migraine's Contributing Factors | The American Migraine Foundation

Talking to Your Doctor about Migrainel | The American Migraine Foundation

Explaining Your Migraine to Your Children So they Understand

Why Do I Have Migraine? | American Migraine Foundation

Common Types of Migraine and Related Symptoms

Over-the-Counter Medications vs. Prescription Medications | AMF

Gepants and Ditans Therapies | American Migraine Foundation

What to Do When Migraine Treatment Fails? | American Migraine Fdn.

Migraine Emergency Survival Guide | The American Migraine Foundation

Understanding Migraine Medications | The American Migraine Foundation

The Facts About Migraine | American Migraine Foundation

Migraine Without Aura | American Migraine Foundation

The Timeline of a Migraine Attack | American Migraine Foundation
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