What is a Headache Diary?

A daily headache diary is one of the most important tools your treatment team has to help you. An accurate headache diary serves to:

• Monitor the frequency, duration and severity of your headaches over time 
• Identify patterns that may help determine triggers and improve treatment 
• Track medication use and response 
• Maintain long term records of what has worked and what has not

How to Keep a Headache Diary

There are a number of options for keeping a diary. No matter which method you choose, it is important to maintain the diary as carefully as possible. Learn more about diagnosing headaches. 

• iPhone, Android, and Blackberry apps 
  • iHeadache 
  • Migraine Buddy
  • Headache Relief Diary
• Computer-based programs
  
  • Migraine Diary
• Printed diaries 
  • National Headache Foundation 
  • American Headache Society 
  • WebMD
• Excel spreadsheet 
• Simple calendars

Whether you use one of the above options or develop your own it is important to maintain the diary as carefully as possible.