headache experts may not agree on everything. but they do agree that keeping a daily diary is a critical step in diagnosing and treating your symptoms. here are tips for coping with your migraines: keep a daily diary of symptoms. try to track all of your food and beverages changes in your sleep or stress levels and any other triggers. also keep track of your symptoms and the times they begin and end. talk with your doctor. based on your symptom diary and medical history your doctor may be able to diagnose your silent migraines. in rare cases the symptoms of a migraine are a sign of a different more serious medical problem such as a stroke or bleeding in the brain. to rule out these problems your doctor may advise further testing such as a ct scan or mri and a complete exam by a neurologist. weigh the pros and cons of medications. there are more than 100 medications used to treat migraine according to the migraine research foundation. be prepared to try different drugs to find the right one for you. be sure to tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs you're taking to avoid problems with drug interactions. practice prevention. try avoiding your personal migraine triggers as much as possible. for severe or chronic symptoms your doctor may prescribe a medication used to prevent migraines. practice good self-care. eating well getting plenty of rest exercising regularly and learning stress-management techniques can do wonders to ease and prevent your migraine symptoms.
what can i do to help cope with a silent migraine?