🤔 Wondering if your headaches are migraines? You’re not alone! Let’s explore the key symptoms, triggers, and management strategies in this latest blog post. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to relief! 🌈💊 #MigraineSupport #HeadacheHelp #WellnessJourney

What Are The Symptoms?

1. Throbbing Pain: Usually on one side of the head (unilateral), though it can occur on both sides.
2. Sensitivity to Light (Photophobia) and Sound (Phonophobia): Bright lights or loud noises can make your headache worse.
3. Nausea or Vomiting: Many people experience digestive issues during an attack.
4. Aura: Some individuals may see visual disturbances or experience tingling sensations before the headache begins. These neurological symptoms which occur before the migraine headaches begin are called aura symptoms.

See below for the diagnostic criteria for migraines:

Red Flags:

Be sure to see your doctor if you have any of the red flag symptoms that may suggest a more sinister diagnosis than migraine:

Management Tips

Migraine treatment begins with preventive measures that include trigger avoidance and lifestyle modification.

It is useful to keep a headache diary to track when your migraines occur and any potential triggers.

Useful Validated Questionnaires

It will be useful to do these questionnaires to show your doctor to help guide your treatment.

The Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) is a validated questionnaire that can be used to assess migraine severity to guide treatment.

If you are already on treatment, the Migraine Treatment Optimization Questionnaire-4 is validated to guide the need for escalation of therapy.

Conclusion

If you suspect you have migraines, don’t suffer in silence! Understanding your symptoms and seeking help can lead to better management and improved quality of life. Remember, you’re not alone in this battle against the throbbing pain!

Reference: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2025/0400/acute-migraine-headache.html

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