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Headache tracker A Headache Tracker is an important tool in the management of headaches: it is a way of "measuring" your headaches, just as someone with high blood pressure would measure and record their blood pressure readings.
"Measuring" your headaches will require you to record a number of details pertaining to each of your headaches. The Headache Tracker is made up of two components: 1) the monthly headache calendar; 2) the headache detail chart. On the monthly headache calendar you record the date and time of day of each headache, if medication is used, as well as the onset of a menstrual cycle. On the headache details chart, in addition to the above, you record the duration of your headache, details of the medication used, the response to treatment and, if recognized, the trigger factor(s) for the attacks. Print out the monthly headache calendar and the headache details chart to record your entries. HOW TO USE THE CALENDAR AND CHART Using your monthly headache calendar Using your monthly headache calendar, record the following information whenever you experience a headache:
Once you've recorded your headache history on the monthly headache calendar, use the headache details chart to record more detailed information about each headache your experience. Using your headache details chart
Headache severity scale Scale of effectiveness Print the calendar and use it to record the date and severity of each headache. As well you should record each day that you take medication for your headache. Record the onset of your menstrual period if applicable. Use the headache details chart to record additional information such as the duration, medication used, response to treatment and, if recognized, the trigger factor(s) for the attack. Print out the monthly headache calendar and the headache detail chart to record your entries.
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