Migraine Doctor Visits Made Easy: A Guide

Medically reviewed by Nicole Naccara, PharmD. Associate Scientific Director of U.S. Medical Affairs at AbbVie

Written by Mikayla Morell, an editor at MyHealthTeam, in collaboration with AbbVie

Posted on May 6, 2025

Part of the Migraine, Your Doctor, and You: Key Conversations series

When living with migraine, it’s essential to communicate openly with your health care provider. Knowing details about your symptoms and how migraine affects your life can help them find the right treatment for you. Since doctor appointments can go by quickly, it’s helpful to know which information is most important to share.

This guide can help you think through your migraine experience, document your symptoms and current treatment plan, and generate a list of talking points to bring to your next medical visit. Answer the following questions to create a custom guide for your next migraine appointment.

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Nicole Naccara, PharmD. Associate Scientific Director of U.S. Medical Affairs at AbbVie is currently focused on supporting migraine-related initiatives. Learn more about her here.

Mikayla Morell, an editor at MyHealthTeam, in collaboration with AbbVie has extensive experience writing and editing health content, as well as a background in patient care. Learn more about her here.

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