Tips for using AI to find migraine information
AI can be a useful tool to find and condense information. Equipped with some knowledge on how best to use AI tools, you can feel more confident in navigating information online! Check out our top tips:
When using AI tools (like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude AI)
Consider the wording of the prompts you use in searches: AI models are trained to please the user, and the language that you use in prompts can affect the response you receive. In the below example, using a symptom that isn’t associated with migraine, the AI search result essentially agrees with the user that chest pain is a rare symptom of migraine:
- Considering the phrasing you use in your search can help to ensure the information generated is more relevant to your needs. In the example above, using broader search terms such as ‘symptoms of migraine’ may help to reduce the likelihood of AI essentially agreeing with the user. In other situations, being more specific when searching for information can be helpful, for example searching for ‘migraine treatment options UK’ should avoid the information being pulled from sources in other countries which may not be as relevant.
When looking at results from an internet search engine that produces an AI summary
- Check out the original sources
As in the examples above, the sources that the AI summary has pulled information from should be visible. It’s often best to click through to the original source to better understand the context of the information and make sure you’re not missing anything.
- Avoid AI in Google search queries entirely by including ‘-AI’
If you’d rather avoid AI summaries in search results altogether, one tip is to add ‘-AI’ at the end of your search term. You can also navigate to the ‘more – web’ search option to bypass AI summaries in your search results.
- If in doubt, ask the experts!
Health is always a very personal situation – your experience of migraine and the treatment approaches that are suitable for you will most likely be different to another person living with migraine. That’s why it’s important to always check health advice with a healthcare professional who is aware of your unique situation.
For more general advice, The Migraine Trust’s information pages are reviewed by expert health professionals and people affected by migraine.
Our information has also been awarded the PIF TICK quality mark so you can be confident that it is trustworthy health information.
Our helpline team are also here to provide free, evidence-based information and support on all aspects of migraine, if you ever want to check that the information you have is accurate. Check out the ways you can get in touch.
