Lifestyle Considerations in Migraine Management

Lifestyle considerations in Migraine Management

Sleep Hygiene

I can't treat your headache if you do not get enough good sleep

• Priority

• Food 3-4 hours before going to bed

• Avoid Benzodiazepines

• Bedroom for sleep and sex only
• Only a book or kindle is allowed
• Ditch the phone and TV.
• If need a phone which to night mode

• Special Note: Sleep Apnea
• I have treated headaches with CPAP

Hydration

• Hydrate, Hydrate & Hydrate

• There is an app for that

Best Hydration Apps of 2020

Proper hydration isn't just about keeping thirst at bay. There are essential health benefits that come from downing enough water. We looked for the year's best hydration apps, based on user ratings, quality content, and general reliability, so you can track your daily water intake for better health.

https://www.healthline.com/health/hydration-top-iphone-android-apps-drinking-water

Exercise

People who do not find time to exercise will have to find time for illness

• 10 min brisk walk daily, preferably outdoors

De-Stress

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Support Groups

• Breathing Technique

• Sleep, Hydration, Exercise

Anticipate

• If you know you will have to engage in an avoidable situation

• Have a plan for acute headache abortive therapy ready

Top 10 Migraine Triggers and How to Deal with Them | AMF

The sudden onset of a migraine means a dark room, bed and a cool towel for most of us. While these seem to come out of nowhere, many will find that there are usually some signs that a migraine attack is on its way.

https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/top-10-migraine-triggers/

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Migraine Prevention

Migraine Prevention Part 1 Principles of Chronic Disease Management

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u9fJBxvl6C5kMVCNcLElBkjzr7IaMzg_4x-jjuPLBh0