Tools for Sufferers

Educate Yourself

Don’t let a lack of knowledge fuel your headache pain anxiety. Educating yourself is the first step in the process, as it strengthens communication with your doctor – a key factor in getting the treatment you need.

Headache FAQ

Answers to some of the most common questions about headache.

Headache Quiz

Are you one of the estimated 29.5 million Americans suffering from migraines? To help find out, take the quiz and then share the results with your doctor.

Talking to Your Headache Doctor

This article by Dawn A. Marcus, MD, describes the importance of establishing strong communication with your healthcare provider.

Ten Steps for Better Communication

Effective physician/patient communication is increasingly important given today's time constraints for office visits and the variety of new treatment options available.

Inpatient Headache Units

This is a list of inpatient headache units within the United States.

Multimedia Tools

NHF podcasts, slide presentations, and case study videos.

Patient Assistance Programs

View a list of assistance programs availble throughout the country.

Management Tools

Access treatment forms, headache diaries, and other useful tools for managing your headache pain.

Consult Your Healthcare Provider If Your Headache…

is sudden and severe
occurs with fever, stiff neck, or uncontrollable vomiting
causes confusion or loss of consciousness
is persistent, when previously you’ve been headache free
is accompanied by numbness, weakness, or vision loss
begins after the age of fifty years
begins after head injury or other trauma
interferes with your ability to function normally at work or in social situations
requires medication more than two days per week.

Pregnancy Registries

For Amerge® and Imitrex®, contact Charles River Laboratories for GlaxoSmithKline at 800-336-2176 (toll-free), outside of the U.S. at 910-256-0549 (call collect).
For Maxalt®, contact Merck & Company, Inc.'s National Service Center at 800-986-8999 (toll-free).
For Zomig®, contact AstraZeneca at 800-236-9933 (toll-free).