Symptoms
Small clues, big meaning.
What You Might Feel:
Prodrome (24 hrs before headache)
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Difficulty sleeping
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Problems concentrating
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Mood shifts
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Aura (60 mins before attack)
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Vision changes
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Ear ringing
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Weakness
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Headache attack (4-72 hrs long)
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Vomiting
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Severe one side pain
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Sensitive senses
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Postdrome (less than 48 hrs)
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Fatigue
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Stiffness
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Inability to focus
What You Might Notice Emotionally:
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sadness
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Irritability
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exaggerated emotions
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So, parts of your brain act differently during a migraine, affecting how you can feel. For example, chemical changes in the brain can make you feel more sad, anxious, or annoyed. Also, dealing with the heavy pain can make you feel overwhelmed and stressed.
Did You Know?
Migriane Quick Facts
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Migraines are more common in women than in men
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You might be able to recognize the things that trigger your migraines
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Doctors cannot cure a migraine but can provide medicine for the symptoms
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Children with one parent suffering with migraines are 50% more likely to have it as well
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Migraines impact over 37 million people in the United States
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More than 90% of the people facing migraines face troubles with education, careers, and activities