TREATMENT

Now, let’s look at some options.

No headache medication works for everyone. It can feel exhausting to find the right treatment while living with headache disease. Whether you’re a migraine veteran or not sure where to start, CHAMP has the resources you need to explore treatment options.

Not all treatments
are the same.

It’s a new era of care for migraine and headache disease. Educate yourself about the various innovative treatments and therapies available today.

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Focus on your lifestyle habits.

Medication isn’t the only thing that can make a change. Explore movement, mindfulness, and more that might be the missing piece in your care.

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Consider various medical treatments.

Medicines don’t work for every single person, especially those who deal with regular pain. If your treatment isn’t working for you, explore what your other options could be.

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See how medical devices play a part.

In addition to traditional headache medication, there are medical devices that can assist in your pain regulation and disease journey.

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Technology at your fingertips. 

There are many apps available to help track and manage your migraine and headache disease. 

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Learn about other therapies.

No headache medication works for everyone, but almost everything works for someone. Learn about alternative therapies for headache, migraine and cluster diseases here.

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Find a provider.

Need help finding a healthcare professional to treat your headache disease? The American Migraine Foundation and The National Headache Foundation can help.

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How to talk to your healthcare provider.

The Think Talk Treat Migraine™ campaign has a helpful discussion guide you can use when you talk to your healthcare provider. 

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Think Talk Treat Migraine™ is a trademark owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.

Tips & Tools

1

American Migraine Foundation: Communication Guide for Appointment

In this article, we will discuss how to make the most of your visit with your practitioner. We will help you prepare to see your doctor and understand the things you should know when you leave the doctor’s office.

3

American Migraine Foundation: Emergency Room - What To Expect

If the pain you are experiencing prompts an ER visit, the following guide will help you ensure that your visit results in the care you deserve.

5

American Pain Foundation: How to Talk to Your Practitioner About Your Headaches

To maximize your chances of getting better, there are many steps that you can take before, during and after you meet with the medical practitioner.

2

American Migraine Foundation: First Time Visit to a Headache Specialist

If you experience significant headaches that interfere with your work or family/leisure activities, don’t “go it alone.” Most recurring headaches may not be curable; however, with headache medication, they can be controlled to reduce their frequency, severity and impact on your life. You owe it to yourself to seek medical help.

4

HealthCentral: Migraine Patient Guide to a Successful Doctor Appointment

Visiting a doctor for migraine or other headache disorders is never easy, especially a new doctor.

1

American Migraine Foundation: Communication Guide for Appointment

In this article, we will discuss how to make the most of your visit with your practitioner. We will help you prepare to see your doctor and understand the things you should know when you leave the doctor’s office.

2

American Migraine Foundation: First Time Visit to a Headache Specialist

If you experience significant headaches that interfere with your work or family/leisure activities, don’t “go it alone.” Most recurring headaches may not be curable, but, with treatment, they can be controlled to reduce their frequency, severity, and impact on your life. You owe it to yourself to seek medical help.

3

American Migraine Foundation: Emergency Room - What To Expect

If the pain you are experiencing prompts an ER visit, the following guide will help you ensure that your visit results in the care you deserve.

4

HealthCentral: Migraine Patient Guide to a Successful Doctor Appointment

Visiting a doctor for migraine or other headache disorders is never easy, especially a new doctor.

5

American Pain Foundation: How to Talk to Your Practitioner About Your Headaches

To maximize your chances of getting better, there are many steps that you can take before, during, and after you meet with the medical practitioner.

Can children have headache disease?

Are you concerned your child might have a headache disease? Learn about the symptoms of migraine, cluster, and headache diseases in children, how to spot them, and other tips to help you and your child.

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