What is headache diary?

You can find out what may trigger your headaches by keeping a headache diary.

In a headache diary, you write down:

• What you eat and drink.
• What type of exercise you do and when you do it.
• The overall state of your health.
• What the weather is like (hot or cold, rainy).
• Other things that might affect your headaches, such as strong feelings or stressful events.
• When you get a headache and how bad it is.
• What medicine you take when you get a headache, and how well it works.

Over time, you may see a pattern to your headaches. For example, maybe you get a headache after you drink wine or eat a certain food.

It may take only a few months before you can find your headache triggers. When you find your triggers, you can take steps to manage or avoid them.