Introduction

A migraine is a strong headache that often comes with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. It can last hours or days.

Symptoms of Migraine

Migraines are different in everyone. In many people, they happen in stages. These stages may include:

• Prodrome
• Hours or days before a headache, about 60% of people who have migraines notice symptoms like:Being sensitive to light, sound, or smell
• Fatigue
• Food cravings or lack of appetite
• Mood changes
• Severe thirst
• Bloating
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Aura

These symptoms stem from your nervous system and often involve your vision. They usually start gradually, over a 5- to 20-minute period, and last less than an hour. You may:

• See black dots, wavy lines, flashes of light, or things that aren’t there (hallucinations)
• Have tunnel vision
• Not be able to see at all
• Have tingling or numbness on one side of your body
• Not be able to speak clearly
• Have a heavy feeling in your arms and legs
• Have ringing in your ears
• Notice changes in smell, taste, or touch