Headache & Migraine Diary

Understand & Manage Your Headaches

Hormonal changes during menopause can bring new or worsening headaches and migraines. Keeping a Headache & Migraine Tracking Diary can help you identify triggers, track symptom patterns, and evaluate how treatments or lifestyle changes affect your pain. This diary is also a useful tool to share with your healthcare provider for better diagnosis and management.

Why Track Your Headaches & Migraines?

✔ Identify Patterns & Triggers – Track potential causes such as stress, sleep, diet, or hormonal shifts.
✔ Monitor Symptoms & Severity – Record the duration, intensity, and associated symptoms of each headache or migraine.
✔ Assess Medication Effectiveness – Log what treatments you use and how well they relieve your symptoms.
✔ Support Medical Care – Use this diary to provide your doctor with clear, detailed headache history for better treatment options.

What to Track in Your Headache & Migraine Diary

✔ Date & Day – Keep track of when headaches occur.
✔ Duration – Log how long each headache lasts.
✔ Severity (1–10) – Rate the intensity of your headache or migraine.
✔ Other Symptoms – Note dizziness (D), vertigo (V), light sensitivity (L), sound sensitivity (S), movement sensitivity (M), blind spots (B), nausea (N), and aura (A).
✔ Acute/Rescue Medication – Record medications used (e.g., ibuprofen, triptans, anti-sickness meds).
✔ Relief Level – Mark whether relief was complete, moderate, or none.
✔ Comments – Note possible triggers, hormonal changes, medication side effects, or other relevant details.

Headache Locations & Possible Causes

Headaches can occur in different areas of the head, often signaling different underlying causes. Tracking where your headache occurs can help you and your doctor determine possible triggers and treatments.

• Frontal Headaches (Forehead & Front of Head) – Commonly linked to tension headaches, sinus infections, or migraines.
• Temporal Headaches (Sides of the Head, Near Temples) – Often caused by migraines, cluster headaches, or temporal arteritis.
• Occipital Headaches (Back of the Head, Near the Base of the Skull) – Typically associated with tension headaches or cervicogenic headaches (caused by neck problems).
• Vertex Headaches (Top of the Head) – May be a symptom of migraines, cluster headaches, or dehydration.
• Parietal Headaches (Sides of the Head, Behind the Ears) – Often linked to migraines or tension headaches.
• Sinus Headaches (Pain Around the Eyes, Nose & Cheeks) – Typically caused by sinus infections and can worsen with changes in air pressure.
• Eye Pain (Around or Behind the Eyes) – Can be a sign of cluster headaches or glaucoma.
• Neck-Related Headaches (Pain in the Neck, Radiating to the Head or Shoulders) – Often seen in tension headaches or after whiplash injuries.
• Whole-Head Headaches (Pain Affecting the Entire Head) – Can be caused by migraines, thunderclap headaches, or severe anxiety.

The location of your headache can vary from person to person, and some headaches may involve multiple areas. If you experience persistent or severe headaches, consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Download Your Headache & Migraine Tracking Diary

Understanding your headache patterns is key to finding relief. By tracking your headaches regularly, you’ll gain valuable insights into what may be causing them and how to manage them more effectively. 💜