Hi, I'm new and would like some advic... - National Migraine...

National Migraine Centre

9,118 members2,647 posts

Hi, I'm new and would like some advice please :-)

wrdean profile image
7 Replies

I've suffered with headaches for over a year (I think, it's hard to remember now) but have recently been diagnosed with migraine with aura (pins & needles, numbness, visual disturbances, problems with speech and hearing, vertigo, nausea). It has not left since the turn of the year and I am in constant pain. I've been advised to complete a migraine diary and wondered what sort of information you would suggest putting in it so I can get the best out of it? Thanks.

Written by
wrdean profile image
wrdean
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
7 Replies
Charlotte_NMC profile image
Charlotte_NMCPartnerNational Migraine Centre

Hi there. Sorry to hear that you have been suffering so badly of late. Our website has a diary template ready to print so that you can take this to your doctor migraineclinic.org.uk/about... (or us if you want to see a specialist!). There is more info about booking an appointment and some useful Factsheets under the resources tab. Hope this helps. Get help sooner rather than later is my advice!

Everything, from how you feel when you wake up, to what you eat and how you feel when you go to bed! Do not miss anything out, no matter how trivial you feel it is.

wrdean profile image
wrdean

Thanks, guys. Being new to this I feel a bit unsure of how to tackle it. Jayne, I'll have a go at the diary and hope it helps, thanks for your advice. Rebecca, I've had a look at the NMC site, it's really helpful. I've printed the diary and am attending the event in Liverpool on 30th June. Thanks again.

catkxmigrainebutt profile image
catkxmigrainebutt

i would make sure to include the weather conditions and where you are in your cycle, those are big triggers for many

MaryF profile image
MaryF

Hi there, does anybody in your family have autoimmune disease? miscarriages or other health problems? Sometimes these things are relevant and can give us a clue also. Mary F x

wrdean profile image
wrdean

Thanks for all the advice, I'm writing absolutely everything down! :-) Mary, no one has autoimmune or had a miscarrriage. My sister has diabetes, coeliac disease and gall stones. My Dad had fibromyalgia and arthritis, don't know if they would have any connection. I also just found out my Grandad used to get migraines, he doesn't get them often now.

MaryF profile image
MaryF in reply to wrdean

Hi there sometimes hidden thyroid disorders can cause headaches, just a thought x

You may also like...

Hi, i'm new. Anyone on candesartan please?

Hello allI've been a migraine sufferer all my life but only recently started taking Candesartan as a

New here, would love advice?

where to start! I've had episodic migraine with aura for 13 years, and I usually get an average of...

New here. Advice? Tips?

I am 17 and have been dealing with migraines for 4 years. This past year has been the worst in...

Advice please. Does this sound like migraines?

doubt they were migraines i.e. I would get a visual aura followed by a severe headache. However,...

Hemiplegic Migraines, any help or advice please.

having a hemiplegic migraine, I am epileptic and been a migraine sufferer for 4 years now but that...