Migraine: A Guide For Patients

The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Migraine headaches are common in the primary care setting. Young adult patients experiencing new onset headaches are often puzzled by how to differentiate migraines from other types of headaches. On the other hand, patients who have suffered from migraines for many years are often frustrated by the suboptimal relief of their pain. This patient education tool gives the reader a general idea of what migraines are, what causes them, and what different treatment modalities are available. Websites where patients may investigate specific questions are provided