Informational, not medical advice. This article helps you understand and track patterns. It doesn't diagnose or treat any condition — always consult your doctor about your migraines.
The best migraine diary is the one you'll actually keep. Here's how to make it as painless as possible.
Why most diaries fail
Complex forms and daily check-ins create friction. When you're in pain, friction kills compliance. Simpler is always better.
The minimum useful log
You only need three things per attack: when it started, how severe it was (a rough number is fine), and one or two things that may have preceded it. Everything else is optional.
Track this in Migrelle
One-tap logging plus an on-device engine that surfaces your personal triggers.
Building a gentle habit
Pair logging with an existing habit — reaching for your phone at the onset of pain. One tap to start, fill in details when the attack passes. Over a few weeks, patterns emerge without any extra effort.
Sources
- American Migraine Foundation. Keeping a headache diary.