The first time you see a doctor for headache or migraine, they will likely ask you a lot of questions. In addition to questions about the characteristics of your headaches or migraine attacks, they may ask questions that seem completely unrelated. These questions help determine potential  triggers for or environmental factors that could be contributing to your headaches or migraines. Knowing your answers can help your doctor recommend the best treatments and strategies for reducing the frequency, severity, and duration of your headaches or migraine attacks.

• How many hours do you sleep each night?
• Do you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day?
• Do you follow the same sleep habits on the weekend as during the workweek?
• Do you sleep through the night?
• How many times a night do you awake? How long does it take you to get back to sleep?
• Do you feel rested when you wake up?
• Do headaches ever wake you in the night?
• Do you wake up with headaches?
• How many meals do you eat each day?
• Do you eat on a regular schedule?
• Which foods do you eat most frequently?
• How much water do you drink each day?
• How much caffeine do you drink each day?
• Do you drink caffeine every day?
• How much alcohol do you drink?
• Do you smoke cigarettes or use nicotine patches or gum?
• How often do you exercise?
• Why type of exercise do you do?
• Do you exercise outside?
• How often do you take medications for your headaches or migraines?
• What is your stress level like?
• How do you manage stress?
• Do you have a history of dental problems?
• Do you grind your teeth?

What other questions have you been asked? Let us know in the comments section!