What are the signs and symptoms of a migraine?
A typical migraine attack produces some or all of these signs and symptoms: • Moderate to severe pain 60 percent of migraine sufferers feel pain on only one side of their head, while 40 percent experience pain on both sides • Head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality • Pain that worsens with physical activity • Pain that hinders your regular daily activities • Nausea with or without vomiting • Sensitivity to light and sound When left untreated, migraines typically last from four to 72 hours, but the frequency with which they occur can vary from person to person. You may have migraine headaches several times a month or just once or twice a year. Not all migraines are the same. Eighty-five percent of people suffer from migraines without auras, which were previously called common migraines. About 15 percent of adults have migraine headaches with auras, which were previously called classic migraines. If you’re in the second group, you’ll likely have auras about 15 to 30 minutes befor
