Step 1: onset of migraine
Immediately at onset of migraine attack:
Drink 8 fluid ounces of water
Stop what you are doing and find somewhere quiet, dark, and free of excess stimulation to rest until you are headache-free.
Eat one serving each of carbohydrate and protein
Take abortive medication: NSAID (N) and/or triptan (T), or NSAID with metoclopramide
If you are not headache-free 2 hours after commencing Step 1, you may need to “step up” treatment of your migraine attack. Move on to Step 2 of this migraine treatment plan.