What are some tips for helping with migraine?

What are some of the ways you can help someone with migraine avoid an attack?

• Help them to maintain a regular sleep schedule – both the amount of sleep and quality of sleep (e.g. avoiding waking up often) can have an impact on migraine frequency and severity.¹
• Ensure they are hydrated as dehydration can trigger migraine attacks.²
• Eating regularly and at the same time each day can be helpful.^1,2
• Are there ways you can assist them in managing stress? This can include joining in relaxing activities or just being there to talk about how they are feeling.²
• Look to reduce triggers at home and the workplace where possible. From minimising lighting or using lamps instead of overhead lights to providing a quiet area, there are several things you can do. Take time to discuss their triggers with them to see what might help.²

Migraine can be very painful and often it can be difficult to help someone during an attack. However, a few things you can do include:

• Keep the environment they are in quiet and dark. Noise and light can make migraine worse. This can include finding somewhere for them to lie down, rest or have a short nap. For some this can be all that is needed to stop a migraine attack.²
• Provide water or fluids to help keep them hydrated.²
• Make sure they have access to any medications that they use during their migraine attacks.²
• Offer to provide ice packs/heat packs which they can use on their head and shoulders as this can help reduce the pain and discomfort.²
• For some people food or snacks can help with migraine, see if there is anything you can offer that might assist.²