Migraine Tracking
A fast, offline migraine diary for logging attacks and bringing a clean history to your doctor
A migraine diary is a standard, doctor-recommended tool for people who get frequent migraines — not to self-diagnose, but to build a factual record of when attacks happen, how severe they were, what symptoms and possible triggers were present, and what medication was taken, so patterns can be discussed with a doctor over multiple visits rather than relying on memory. Cephalog is built around exactly that use case: logging an attack in under ten seconds, entirely offline, with a clean monthly history and an exportable report for appointments.
This is general information about what a migraine diary is typically used for, not medical advice. Migraine triggers and treatment vary significantly from person to person, and any pattern noticed in a log should be discussed with a doctor rather than acted on alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Why track migraines in a diary?
A written record across weeks or months makes it possible to spot patterns — time of day, frequency, possible triggers, whether a medication is helping — that are very hard to reconstruct accurately from memory alone. Doctors commonly ask migraine patients to keep exactly this kind of log ahead of an appointment.
What should a migraine log typically include?
The commonly recommended fields are: date and time, pain level, symptoms (light sensitivity, nausea, aura, etc.), possible triggers present that day, and any medication taken and whether it helped. Consistency in logging matters more than any single entry.
Are migraine triggers the same for everyone?
No — triggers are highly individual. Things commonly tracked as potential triggers (certain foods, sleep changes, weather, stress, hormonal cycles) may be relevant for one person and irrelevant for another. A personal log is what makes it possible to identify what's actually relevant for you specifically, rather than relying on generic trigger lists.
Can an app diagnose migraines?
No. A tracking app records what you report — it isn't a diagnostic tool and can't determine whether headaches are migraines, tension headaches, or something else. Diagnosis and treatment decisions should come from a doctor; the app's role is just building an accurate, organized record to bring to that conversation.