Migraine
- Start, strength and duration of each attack
- Aura and symptoms such as nausea
- A note, right in the entry
- MIDAS questionnaire monthly
From SanoLabs, the makers of the Sam app
Migraine and epilepsy: two records, two reports
Sam runs migraine and epilepsy as two programs: you log migraine attacks and seizures separately and bring one report each to neurology.
- Migraine
- Epilepsy
Why the two often occur together
Migraine and epilepsy occur together more often.
52%
more common: migraine in people with epilepsy
79%
more common: epilepsy in people with migraine
10
population studies in the meta-analysis
The authors point out that few studies identified the conditions using validated criteria. The figures describe how often the two occur together, not why.
Sources: Keezer et al., European Journal of Neurology 2015 (meta-analysis of ten population studies).
What you log in each program
Epilepsy
- Time and type of seizure, using ILAE names
- Consciousness, injury, witnesses
- Suspected trigger and a note
- Medication with reminder, NDDI-E monthly
In both: sleep and HRV from Apple Health as plain numbers next to new entries for today, when Apple Health has values.
What your doctor gets to see
Each program creates its own doctor's report as a PDF.
- 1 month
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
- Whole record
Doctor report: migraine
Migraine days in the period16
Migraines over 4 hours13
A summary of your own entries. Your doctor interprets it.
Doctor report: epilepsy
Seizures in the period4
Days since the last logged seizure23
Scheduled doses taken27 of 28
A summary of your own entries. Your doctor interprets it.
Example values, not real data. Your report is based on your own entries.
How it works with migraine and epilepsy
- Set up both programsYou confirm for each program that a doctor has diagnosed the condition.
- Log each event where you place itThe epilepsy program has a "not sure" seizure type for unclear cases.
- Bring both reports to neurologyOne PDF per program, and you pick the period for each report.
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Common questions
Is there a link between migraine and epilepsy?+
Studies describe the two occurring together, even though their methods have weaknesses (figures above). They do not say why. What it means for you is something to discuss in the neurology office.
Migraine or epilepsy: can Sam tell which it was?+
No. Sam diagnoses nothing and does not classify an attack. You log what you experienced in the matching program. Whether it was an epileptic seizure is for neurology to say.
What does Sam show next to my entries?+
For new entries made today, sleep from the night before and HRV, when Apple Health has values for them. The epilepsy program adds resting heart rate. Sam does not interpret them.
Can I show both diaries to neurology?+
Yes, as two doctor reports. The migraine report counts migraine days, the epilepsy report counts seizures by type and the days since the last logged seizure.
What should I do in an emergency or during a seizure?+
For acute or serious symptoms, call your local emergency number, or have someone nearby do it. A diary does not replace that. For non-urgent concerns, contact your doctor or local out-of-hours service.
Two neurological records in one place
Start with the program that belongs to your next neurology appointment.
Sam is a wellness companion, not a medical device. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and does not replace a doctor. The figures on this page describe how often conditions occur together and say nothing about your case. If you have acute symptoms, call your local emergency number; for non-urgent concerns, contact your doctor.