What are common symptoms of a migraine?
- Photophobia (Sensitivity to light)
- Phonophobia (Sensitivity to sounds)
- Increased sense of smell
- Vertigo/ Dizzyness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Cravings
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Yawning
- Lethargy
- Lack of concentration
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Cold shivers
- Clammy cold hands and feet
- Aura (visual disturbances; shimmering lights, zig-zags, blurred vision)
- Severe head pain
 Aura before the headache |
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Keeping a diary of the symptoms leading up to a migraine helps the sufferer to identify the signs of a migraine earlier on during the course of the episode. This not only helps the person to seek medical help but also helps the sufferer to become more aware of the signs. Being proactive in this regards can alleviate stress, panic and loss of productivity by allowing people to plan around their migraine episodes.
The diary can be as simple as noting down the frequency, symptoms, changes in sleeping patterns, foods eaten, stress levels, etc; during the migraine episode. An advantage of noting down detailed information is that one is able to make appropriate lifestyle changes to minimize the frequency and severity of migraine episodes.
Disclaimer: This information is provided as is and is not designed to replace the professional diagnosis and advice of a physician. Always consult your health care provider about your condition. Migraines 101 does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and by reading this blog you accepted that Migraines 101 is not responsible for any misuse or interpretation of the information contained herein.
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