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MIGRAINE SIGNS & MIGRAINE SYMPTOMS

Migraine symptoms aren’t just in your head.

When a migraine is on its way, some people say they can feel it coming. It’s like their bodies have a built-in warning system.¹ Getting to know these signs of a migraine can help you take prompt action.¹

Migraine warning signs

The early signs of a migraine can be subtle. You might feel tired or become very sensitive to noise or light.²

Migraine aura

As the pain gets closer, your body may also send visual warning signs. You might see flashing lights or sparks, bright zigzagging lines, or a blind spot. Experts call this special type of headache "migraine with aura."^2,3

About one in five people who get migraines experience migraine auras, and they’re less common in women than in men.³

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Migraine symptoms

Once a full-blown migraine strikes, you may feel moderate — or even unbearable — pain. While everybody experiences migraine headaches differently, common migraine symptoms include:

Pulsating or throbbing pain on one side of the head
Nausea
Sensitivity to light or sound¹

Make sure to consult your doctor about headache diagnosis and treatment.

SOURCES
National Headache Foundation. Migraine. Available at:

https://headaches.org/migraine/.

Last accessed January 2024.

American Migraine Foundation. About Migraine: What Is Migraine? Available at:

https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resourcelibrary/what-is-migraine/.

Last accessed January 2024.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Migraine Fact Sheet. Are there different kinds of migraine? Available at:

https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/migraine.

Last accessed August 2011.

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