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Symptoms of Migraines

    When it comes to the symptoms of a headache, that’s basically it. You have dull or sharp head pain. Occasionally there’s also some throbbing muscles in the neck and shoulders too. It’s painful and it’s annoying. Symptoms are more interesting when it comes to migraines. This is because people can often feel the symptoms ahead of time and know that one is coming on. It gives them a limited amount of time to prepare for the onset. Here are those symptoms:

• Constipation – It’s uncomfortable.
• Mood Swings – Typically these will range all the way from depression to an elated euphoria.
• Increased Urination – This is accompanied by a frequent thirst as well.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness – Before a migraine, many people may feel like they need a massage.
• Cravings – Before a migraine, many people might have unexpected cravings for food.
• Nausea and vomiting – Once the attack has begun, many people feel the urge to be physically ill.
• Sensory Sensitivity – People often struggle with light and loud noises. They cause a lot of extra pain.
• Lightheadedness – Some people may feel faint in addition to their headache pain.

A final symptom that is more rare is called “Aura”. Aura is rather interesting. It can actually occur before the migraine or during it. They tend to affect both a person’s sensory input and their motor skills. When someone is undergoing aura, they will often see visual things that aren’t there. This includes things like bright lights, flashes, weird shapes and an oasis type of effect. Some people lose their vision or their ability to hear or speak. Aura can be severe, but is thankfully rare for migraine sufferers.