Migraine

The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head and is often accompanied by additional symptoms, such as nausea/vomiting or sensitivity to both light and sound.

Symptoms

Common symptoms and signs of migraines include:

• Moderate to severe pain (often described as pounding, throbbing pain) that can affect the whole head, or can shift from one side of the head to the other
• Sensitivity to light, noise or odors
• Blurred vision
• Nausea or vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Sensations of being very warm or cold
• Paleness
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Bright flashing dots or lights, blind spots, wavy or jagged lines (aura)