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Chronic Migraine means frequent headaches that include migraines.

About Chronic Migraine

Chronic Migraine is defined as:

15

or more days of headaches eachmonths (also called headache days) including

08

or more days of headaches that havefeatures of migraines each month

3

or more months

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A migraine is a type of headache that:
  • Is usually moderate to severe in intensity
  • Is throbbing or pulsating
  • Often occurs on one side of the head
  • Can be accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound
  • Can get worse by routine physical activity (such as walking or climbing stairs)
  • Can be associated with changes in vision or hearing (also known as aura)
  • Can last from 4 hours to 3 days
About migraine triggers

Migraines can be triggered or aggravated by many factors, including:

  • Weather (e.g., temperature change, high humidity)
  • Diet (e.g., chocolate, aged cheese, caffeine, alcohol)
  • Surroundings Often occurs on one side of the head
  • Hormones Can be accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound
  • Physical factors Can get worse by routine physical activity (such as walking or climbing stairs)
  • Stress (e.g., anxiety, worry)

dentifying your triggers, and avoiding them as much as possible, are key to managing the frequency of your migraines. To begin tracking your migraine symptoms and triggers, download the Headache Diary.

Are you suffering from frequent headaches that could be Chronic Migraine? If sotake the Identifying Chronic Migraine Screener.

If youve been diagnosed with Chronic Migraine, learn about differenttreatment approaches, including preventative and acute therapies.

To learn more about Chronic Migraine,explore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).