Identification of Migraine Screener: Tool Overview

The Identification of Migraine Screener, or ID Migraine, is a quick tool for spotting migraines in primary care. It helps doctors sort headaches fast. This handy test focuses on three specific symptoms that set migraines apart from other headaches. It keeps things simple by asking about light sensitivity, nausea, and work limits. Patients answer yes or no to questions about feeling nauseous, being bothered by light, and if pain stopped them from working or studying for a day. If a person says yes to two of these three, it points strongly to a migraine diagnosis. Since it takes less than a minute to finish, it fits easily into busy clinic visits. GPs value it because it is accurate and reliable without needing complex paperwork. It is a practical way to start the right treatment plan early so patients return to daily life without that throbbing pain.