People around the world experience various symptoms of migraine headaches. Here are some of the most common ones that come on when you are experiencing a headache, as well as some symptoms that warn you a migraine is about to attack.
6 Symptoms of Migraine Headaches...
Pain - Perhaps one of the most common symptoms of migraine headaches is an intense, throbbing pain in the temple or forehead, around the eyes or at the back of the head.
Visual Disturbances - Many people have reported visual disturbances like the appearance of zigzag lines or a large dark spot or hole in their vision.
Stomach Disorder - Often times, symptoms of migraine include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These, of course, could be attributable to other types of illness, but long-term migraine sufferers can attest to experiencing them with almost every migraine attack.
Sensitivity to Light or Sound - This is also one of the most common symptoms, which is why keeping your eyes closed in a dark, quiet room can be very effective at getting rid of the migraine.
Facial Pallor - Many times, people's faces become very pale when they are experiencing a migraine headache. White as a ghost, and deathly pale can best describe this symptom.
Cold Hands and Feet - Several people have reported having cold hands and feet during a migraine attack. The temperature of the hands and feet usually returns to normal after the headache subsides.
Warning Symptoms!
The following warning symptoms are generally experienced by 40-60% of migraine sufferers right before the headache comes on:
- Sleepiness
- Irritability
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Loss of coordination
- Fatigue
- Depression or euphoria
- Craving for sweet or salty food
- Poor concentration
- Sweating
- Increased urination
These symptoms & warning signs should help you to determine if you are actually experiencing a migraine headache. If you are experiencing one, seek treatment as quickly as you can to reduce pain.