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Migraine Tips

  • 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.

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