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Even with current remedies, people typically wait until they have a full-blown headache to start treatment, which limits its effectiveness, Dr. Charles said. His advice to patients: Learn to recognise your early symptoms signalling the onset of an attack and start treatment right away before the pain sets in. Conditions that can trigger a migraine in susceptible people include skipped meals, irregular intake of caffeine, erratic sleep habits and stress. Accordingly, Dr. Charles suggests practicing consistent dietary, sleep, caffeine and exercise habits to limit the frequency of migraines. Keeping a migraine diary that includes your stress level and what you’ve eaten and drunk can also help identify triggers.