🚀 Quick Start Guide

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Get started with Aiding Migraine in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through the basics of tracking your migraines and using the app effectively.

📱 Installation

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open in Safari
    Navigate to the Aiding Migraine web app using Safari (other browsers won't work for installation)
  2. Add to Home Screen
    Tap the Share button (square with arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen, then scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
  3. Launch the App
    Find the Aiding Migraine icon on your home screen and tap to open it like a native app

⚠️ Important for iOS Users

To enable notifications on iOS, you MUST install the app to your home screen. Notifications will not work if you just use Safari. See our iOS Notification Setup Guide for detailed instructions.

Android/Desktop

Aiding Migraine works great in any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari). For the best experience:

📝 Your First Migraine Entry

Logging an Active Migraine

  1. Tap a Date on the Calendar
    The calendar shows the current month. Tap today's date (or any date you want to log)
  2. Fill in the Details
    • Start Time: When did the migraine begin?
    • Severity: Mild, Moderate, or Severe
    • Duration: How long did it last? (or leave blank if ongoing)
  3. Save Entry
    Tap "Log Migraine" to save your entry. The calendar will update immediately.

Logging a Migraine-Free Day

Tracking migraine-free days is just as important for identifying patterns!

  1. Tap a date on the calendar
  2. Select "No Migraine" in the entry form
  3. Save - that's it!

💡 Multi-Day Migraines

If your migraine lasts multiple days (for example, Monday through Wednesday), enter the start time on Monday and the duration. The app will automatically count this as 3 migraine days - clinically accurate for diagnosis and treatment tracking.

🔔 Setting Up Notifications

Daily Check-In Reminders

  1. Go to Settings
    Tap the ⚙️ Settings icon in the bottom navigation
  2. Enable Daily Check-Ins
    Toggle on "Daily Check-In" notifications
  3. Set Your Preferred Time
    Choose a consistent time each day (we recommend evening, around 8-9 PM)
  4. Allow Notifications
    When prompted, tap "Allow" to enable notifications

✅ Why Evening Reminders Work Best

Setting your daily reminder for the evening (8-9 PM) helps ensure you log the entire day accurately. Morning reminders might miss migraines that start later in the day.

Post-Attack Follow-Ups

The app can also remind you to complete migraine entries after you log an active attack:

📊 Viewing Your Analytics

After tracking for a week, you'll start to see meaningful patterns in your analytics dashboard.

  1. Open Analytics
    Tap the 📊 Analytics icon in the bottom navigation
  2. Review Your Charts
    • Frequency Trend: Migraine days per month over time
    • Pain Level Distribution: Breakdown of mild, moderate, severe attacks
    • Time of Day Patterns: When your migraines typically start
    • Day of Week Patterns: Which days you're most vulnerable
  3. Identify Patterns
    Look for trends: Are weekends worse? Do migraines cluster around certain times?

For detailed information about interpreting your analytics, see our Analytics Guide.

📄 Exporting Your Data

Preparing for a doctor's appointment? Export your migraine history:

  1. Go to Settings
    Tap ⚙️ Settings in the bottom navigation
  2. Export PDF Report
    Tap "Export PDF Report" to generate a comprehensive clinical summary
  3. Share or Save
    The PDF includes:
    • Migraine day counts (episodic vs. chronic classification)
    • Attack frequency and patterns
    • Severity distribution
    • Clinical interpretations and recommendations

💡 Doctor Visit Tip

Export your PDF 1-2 days before your appointment. Review it yourself first to prepare questions and discussion points. Doctors appreciate patients who come prepared with data!

🌙 Dark Mode

Aiding Migraine automatically respects your device's dark mode setting:

The app will switch themes automatically when you change your system setting - no need to configure anything!

✨ Pro Tips

Track Consistently

Logging every day (even migraine-free days) helps identify patterns you might otherwise miss. Set up daily reminders to build the habit.

Calendar View on Desktop

Monthly stats show right on the calendar - you can see at a glance if you're having an episodic (8 days) or chronic (15+ days) month.

Works Offline

Once installed, Aiding Migraine works completely offline. Log migraines on a plane, in the subway, or anywhere without internet. Your data is always available.

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