Migraine Prevention - Chronic Disease Management

Principles of Chronic Disease Management

Principle 1: Chronic Medication

• If prescribed daily medication take it on time daily

• Do NOT Forget

• Medical Adherence is key

Principle 2: Any Disturbance create flares

Principle 3: Measure

If you can't measure you can't improve

The 10 best migraine apps of 2021

Migraine apps are a great tool for helping people keep track of their episodes and manage the condition. This article looks at 10 of the best migraine apps for the year. Migraine is more than just a headache.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319508

10 Apps for Ulcerative Colitis Management

There are tons of apps out there to help you manage your ulcerative colitis (UC). From apps that are UC- or IBD-specific to general health-focused apps, there's a wide variety of Apple and Android apps you can use to manage your UC in a more mobile-friendly way.

https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/top-apps-to-manage-ulcerative-colitis

Principle 4: Anticipate

• Anticipate Flare

• Be Proactive

• Season of Asthma, Days of the month for Migraine

Special Note - Recognizing Red Flags

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 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/

 

Resources

Patient Guides | American Migraine Foundation

The American Migraine Foundation launched the Move Against Migraine initiative to mobilize and empower those living with migraine. Through our movement we are providing access to migraine information, making it easier for those living with migraine and other diseases that cause severe head pain to find doctors and researchers, and building a platform that serves the migraine and headache community.

https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/patient-guides/

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Migraine Prevention

Migraine Prevention Part 1 Principles of Chronic Disease Management

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