Avoiding migraine triggers can play an important role in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.
Try keeping a headache diary to help identify things that may trigger your migraine.
Migraine Headache Symptoms
Migraines are a chronic condition and a single episode can produce some or all of the following symptoms:
Unilateral (one-sided) or bilateral (affecting both sides) headache
Pain that worsens with physical activity
Nausea or vomiting
Sensitivity to light and sound
Prodromal symptoms (symptoms that appear before the migraine) such as irritability, sleeplessness, craving for sweets, feelings of elation or energy, and drowsiness
An ‘aura’ 15-30 minutes before the headache. Auras may be flashing lights, a slowly spreading blind spot, or a tingling sensation in the arms or legs.
Temporary neurological deficits such as fainting, paralysis or weakness of one side of the body, or double vision.
A typical migraine can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours and the frequency of attacks can vary.
