Headache Diary

Month of: _________________________
Name: ____________________________

Severity Scale:
0 - Headache-free
1 - Mild headache, allowing normal activity
2 - Moderate headache, disturbing but not preventing normal activity
3 - Severe headache, normal activity is impossible. Bed rest may be necessary.

Relief Measures:

  1. Ice pack
  2. Bed rest
  3. Dark room
  4. Medication (list name and dosage)
  5. Relaxation techniques
  6. Other (please specify)

Headache Triggers:

  1. Alcohol
  2. Chocolate
  3. Aged cheese
  4. Citrus fruits
  5. Cured meats
  6. MSG
  7. NutraSweet
  8. Skipped meals
  9. Nuts
  10. Onions
  11. Salty foods
  12. Excess caffeine
  13. Stress
  14. Fatigue
  15. Missed medication
  16. Eyestrain or other visual triggers

Headache Diary (Circle dates of menstrual flow):
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