All headaches are not created equally.  For example, a stress headache is quite different from a migraine headache.  They can’t be treated the same.

Migraines are classified as throbbing headaches that are felt on only one side of the head. Most migraine sufferers experience some degree of nausea and even vomiting. They are also sensitive to light and sound and the pain becomes worse with activity.

Some migraineurs experience sensory disturbances (auras) at the beginning of a headache. This might include brightly colored blinking lines, flashes of light, colored dots or black spots. It can also cause a person to see only half of an object. This type of an attack is called a ‘classical migraine’ and the headache usually starts within 10 to 30 minutes of experiencing the aura. This type of headache is experienced by 10 to 15 percent of all migraineurs.

The other 85 to 90 percent will experience a common migraine (or migraine without aura). These people can still have warning signs though, which include a hot sensation in the head, a feeling of heaviness and a tightening sensation throughout the scalp. These warnings can actually appear from a few hours to even a day before the attack.

It’s a good idea to keep a little symptom diary so that you can identify any patterns that might emerge. For instance, you might find that the migraine comes on around the same time every month. If that’s the case, and you are a woman, it could be tied in with your monthly cycle.

Unlike a regular headache, a migraine can last up to three entire days.  It starts with a dull, aching pain but then develops to an overwhelming throbbing pain that fluctuates. Most sufferers are sensitive to light and sound and need to be in a darkened room. Bending over or sudden movement, can make the pain worse. Some experience nausea to the point of vomiting. Diarrhea, increased urination and a loss of appetite can also be part of the symptomatology.

While the headache is at its worse, the hands and feet can feel extremely cold, but just before the migraine the head might have felt hot. All these temperature changes are thought to be due to disturbances taking place in the hypothalamus, which is the body’s thermostat.

Often people get migraines when a period of intense stress has actually ended, such as returning from a vacation, or shortly after meeting a deadline. It’s not unusual for the migraine sufferer to feel completely drained when the migraine is all over. Some report feeling exhausted for days after and yet others feel a sense of renewal and experience a surge of energy.

If you believe that the headaches you are having are migraines, it’s recommended that you visit your health care provider, as regular over-the-counter pain medication will do very little to help alleviate your headache.

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