You've just woken up on a sunny morning, and there's a buzzing in your head. You shake it off, thinking it's just a symptom of fatigue. But then that buzzing turns into an itch. And then you start to get a little nauseous. And then the room begins to spin. Oh yeah, this is definitely a migraine coming on!
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A migraine causes intense head pain that can be throbbing or pulsing in nature and is often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Usually, the symptoms begin at the base of the head or on one side of it and can often be triggered by stress, lack of sleep, hunger or changes in weather.
The most common symptom of a migraine headache is, you guessed it, a pain in your head. According to Mayo Clinic, the pain can be described as throbbing, pulsating or pounding and often affects both sides of the head. It may be felt on the back of the head, forehead or temples. Not all headaches are migraines and not all migraines have all these symptoms, but if you experience the following, brace yourself because you are heading for a migraine:
Blurred vision
According to WebMD, some of the earliest signs that a migraine may be on its way are blurred or fuzzy vision. This can happen for a few different reasons, but it's usually because your eye muscles not working well.
Tingling sensations or pins and needles
Tingling sensations or pins and needles feeling in your arms or legs. This is a common symptom of migraines which might feel like something is crawling over your skin or like an electrical current flowing through them — even though there's no actual sensation of "pain" involved at all! The tingling may last for a few minutes at most or for several hours at worst; however long it lasts is entirely dependent on how severe your migraine attack is going to be.
Neck stiffness
If you are having neck stiffness or pain, it could be caused by tension in the muscles of your neck. This is common with migraines, but it could also be a sign of stress and anxiety, which is why it’s important to see your doctor and find out more. Even if you have a history of headaches, see your doctor if you notice a pattern change or your headaches suddenly feel different.
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Sources used:
WebMD: What Is Migraine?
May Clinic: Migraine
