Presentation
Unilaterality with side shift of pain was present in 75% in the common migraine group; in 34% of the patients, a combined pattern, i.e. bilateral headache + unilaterality with sideshift was present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Hard or aged cheeses: In aged cheeses, tyramine is often present. The more a cheese ages or breaks down, the higher tyramine can be. [organicauthority.com]
Entire Body System
- Disability
Dr Mary Kearney, GP and co-author of the guide, warned migraine can cause “very significant disability”. “After back pain, it is the second most common cause of disability in women aged between 15-49 years. [imt.ie]
Migraine is Disabling in Kids and Teens, too While symptoms of migraine in kids and teens may be different from those typically found in adults, children can be just as disabled. [migraineresearchfoundation.org]
Not only is migraine painful, it also can be disabling and is often a life-long condition. [reuters.com]
Not only is headache painful, but it is also disabling. In the Global Burden of Disease Study, updated in 2013, migraine on its own was found to be the sixth highest cause worldwide of years lost due to disability (YLD). [who.int]
- Fatigue
Muscle ischemia, muscle "fatigue", and strain on muscle insertions are thus unlikely to cause attacks of common migraine. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] and drink: Alcohol, MSG, aged cheese, nitrites, skipped meals Hormones: Menstruation, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills Sleep: Irregular sleep patterns, excessive or too little sleep, sleep disorders Odds and ends: Stress, fatigue [dummies.com]
Symptoms of postdrome include fatigue, body aches, trouble concentrating, dizziness and sensitivity to light. [americanmigrainefoundation.org]
So, too, are depression, fatigue, and anxiety. Headache resolution phase. Pain lessens during this phase. But it may be replaced with fatigue, irritability, and trouble concentrating. Some people feel refreshed after an attack, while others do not. [urmc.rochester.edu]
- Epilepsy
“Patients with migraine are more likely to have epilepsy, and patients with epilepsy are more likely to experience migraine,” Pavel Klein, MD, director of the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, told Neurology Advisor. [neurologyadvisor.com]
Originally created as a treatment for epilepsy, smaller doses can be used to control certain types of migraine headaches. This is due to the fact that epilepsy and migraines appear to have some shared biological markers. [blog.themigrainereliefcenter.com]
Migraine is the most disabling neurological disease in the world among people under age 50, beating epilepsy, strokes and chronic back pain. Yet many who have migraines don’t realize it or ever mention their symptoms to a doctor. [nytimes.com]
Drugs originally developed for epilepsy, depression, or high blood pressure to prevent future attacks have been shown to be extremely effective in treating migraine. Botulinum toxin A has been shown to be effective in prevention of chronic migraine. [ninds.nih.gov]
- Rigor
[…] occur during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, or following menopause.[2] Dietary aspects[edit] Between 12 and 60% of people report foods as triggers.[61][62] Evidence for such triggers, however, mostly relies on self-reports and is not rigorous [en.wikipedia.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Following treatment the activity of the temporal and sternocleidomastoid muscles decreased in 5 patients at the same time as the pain and nausea to the level of the controls. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treating nausea and preventing vomiting If you have nausea without vomiting, your doctor may suggest medication to ease nausea called anti-nausea or antiemetic drugs. In this case, the antiemetic can help prevent vomiting and improve the nausea. [healthline.com]
Anti-nausea drugs. These can help if your migraine with aura is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Anti-nausea drugs include chlorpromazine, metoclopramide (Reglan) or prochlorperazine (Compro). These are usually taken with pain medications. [mayoclinic.org]
[…] com·mon mi·graine a form of migraine headache without the visual prodrome, which is not limited on one side of the head but nevertheless is recognizable as migraine because of the stereotyped course; the tendency to nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Eyes
- Eye Pain
Eye pain, which is different from sensitivity to light, is not a common component of migraine. If eye pain is persistent, or if eye pain is present and accompanied by blurred vision or loss of vision, then prompt evaluation is recommended. [medicinenet.com]
Call your doctor if you experience sudden or unusual eye problems, including vision loss, eye pain, redness or rapid eye movement. Decreased sweating. Decreased sweating leads to overheating and fever. [blog.themigrainereliefcenter.com]
Many symptoms of a headache or a migraine are: Pain in any region of the head – most likely on one side if it’s a migraine Sensitivity to light and sounds Vomiting and nausea – mostly associated with migraines Eye pain – associated with cluster headaches [careplus.ie]
- Diplopia
[…] language problems problems moving or weakness, which may last up to 72 hours brainstem symptoms, which includes: difficulty talking or dysarthria (unclear speech) vertigo (a spinning feeling) tinnitus or ringing in the ears hypacusis (problems hearing) diplopia [healthline.com]
Skin
- Sweating
Decreased sweating. Decreased sweating leads to overheating and fever. Be especially watchful of decreased sweating in adolescents and teenagers who may not notice this symptom as readily. Metabolic acidosis. [blog.themigrainereliefcenter.com]
[…] symptoms commonly associated with a migraine include: nausea vomiting increased sensitivity to light and sound – which is why many people with a migraine want to rest in a quiet, dark room Some people also occasionally experience other symptoms, including: sweating [nhs.uk]
Symptoms may include mental changes (confusion, seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), agitation, coma), fast heartbeat, changes in blood pressure, feeling faint, fever, sweating, muscle spasm, trouble walking, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea [zomig.com]
- Flushing
Field testing of the novel associated features in criterion C1 for 3.1 Cluster headache, facial flushing and aural fullness, revealed that they did not add to diagnostic discrimination. [ihs-classification.org]
Triptans can cause: Tingling Sleepiness Flushing Throat and chest tightness The most common side effect for ergotamines is nausea. [rxlist.com]
[…] mg po Rizatriptan 10 mg po Sumatriptan 50–100 mg po, 5–20 mg nasal spray, 6 mg sc, or one 6.5-mg transdermal patch, followed, if needed, by a 2nd patch after 2 h (not to exceed 2 patches in 24 h) Zolmitriptan 2.5–5 mg po or 5 mg nasal spray Can cause flushing [msdmanuals.com]
These headaches cause extreme pain around and behind the eye, often with: tearing on one side nasal congestion flushing They can be brought on by alcohol or excessive smoking. You may have cluster headaches as well as migraines. [healthline.com]
However, individuals may respond better to specific ones.[10] Most side effects are mild, such as flushing; however, rare cases of myocardial ischemia have occurred.[5] They are thus not recommended for people with cardiovascular disease,[10] who have [en.wikipedia.org]
Ears
- Hearing Problem
Visual problems. Hearing problems. Difficulty speaking or swallowing. Important note: see a doctor urgently if you get sudden weakness (particularly if it occurs for the first time). [patient.info]
- Hyperacusis
Migraine Associated Vertigo (MAV) or Vestibular Migraine; Mnire’s Disease; Neurotoxic Vestibulopathy; Tinnitus; Vestibular Hyperacusis; Vision & Hearing If the symptoms are strong exercising may worsen the pain. [emergingindustries.eu]
Face, Head & Neck
- Facial Pain
Migraines are recurring attacks of moderate to severe pain. The pain is throbbing or pulsing, and is often on one side of the head. During migraines, people are very sensitive to light and sound. They may also become nauseated and vomit. [icd10data.com]
Classification and diagnostic criteria for headache disorders, cranial neuralgias, and facial pain. Cephalalgia 1988 ; 8 (suppl 7). ↵ Steiner TJ, MacGregor EA, Davies PTG. [jnnp.bmj.com]
Neurologic
- Headache
[…] had a headache. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The Basics Cluster Headaches - The Basics Headache Attributable to IIH Hemicrania Continua - The Basics Hemiplegic Migraine - The Basics Hypnic Headaches - The Basics Ice Pick Headaches - The Basics Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) - The [healthcentral.com]
- Stroke
(Presentation title: Migraine headache and the risk of ischemic stroke, a systemic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.) [m.hopkinsmedicine.org]
Migraines and stroke risk People who experience auras with their migraines have double the risk of stroke, according to a 2016 study published in the British Medical Journal. [ucihealth.org]
The word Hemiplegia comes from the Greek – ‘Hemi’ meaning ‘half’ and ‘Plegia’ from either ‘plēgē’ meaning ‘stroke’ or ‘plēssein’ meaning ‘to strike’. [migraine.ie]
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Migraine-Information-Page. Updated June 27, 2018. Accessed July 11, 2018. 2. Migraine. [zomig.com]
- Irritability
The most likely to answer to-date is that a serious of small irritations or reactions pile up until, finally, a migraine headache is triggered. [streetdirectory.com]
These symptoms can include: Hyperactivity Constipation or diarrhea Depression Food Cravings Irritability Neck stiffness Aura Stage Many people who get migraines regularly never actually experience the aura stage. [availclinical.com]
A leading theory at the moment is that they are caused by disruptions in the electrical signals travelling through certain parts of the brain, which causes certain cells to be released and irritate the brain. [thephysiocompany.com]
Sometimes, anti-convlusants can cause depression, irritability, mental fogginess or mood swings that become difficult to live with or can affect daily interactions with others. [blog.themigrainereliefcenter.com]
- Giddiness
And so, a word of caution: Those experiencing a new pattern of headache, especially if it is associated with giddiness, numbness or passing out, must consult a doctor immediately. [thenewsminute.com]
Rare types of migraine include: Basilar Artery Migraine (with loss of balance and fainting) Symptoms include visual disturbances, giddiness, loss of balance, slurred speech followed by aching mainly in the back of the head. [headacheaustralia.org.au]
Workup
Clinical Testing and Workup Brain imaging is usually normal in individuals with hemiplegic migraine. A minority of individuals affected by hemiplegic migraine associated with permanent cerebellar symptoms have an atrophy of the cerebellum. [rarediseases.org]
Treatment
The clinical efficacy of BFB treatment for tension headache and common migraine was confirmed. The basal values of the plasma stress indices were significantly different between the two groups, but did not change during treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
In our estimation, cervicogenic headache and common migraine are two distinct disorders, with their own clinical patterns, pathogenesis, treatment - and, in all probability, also prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis Responsive prevention and treatment of migraine is incredibly important. [ninds.nih.gov]
Latest News Clinical Features of Children Diagnosed With Status Migrainosus Children, adolescents, and young adults with status migrainosus have distinct clinical features and an unfavorable short-term prognosis. [neurologyadvisor.com]
After the headaches are under control, the prognosis is very good. Patience is key. As noted previously, it may take several attempts before an effective treatment plan is found. No one treatment or drug is effective for every person. [emedicinehealth.com]
Etiology
[…] and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10data.com]
Epidemiology
Information is presented on the epidemiology and diagnostic criteria of migraine headaches and is followed by a discussion on the problems inherent in the current classification system. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Konstanze Fendrich & Wolfgang Hoffmann Institute for Community Medicine, Section Clinical Epidemiological Research, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Greifswald, Germany. [nature.com]
Epidemiology of migraine and tension type headache. Current Opinion in Neurology 1994; 7: 264-271. More than two-thirds of medication overuse headache occurs in people with migraine as the primary headache. [migraine.ie]
Pathophysiology
Its pathophysiology is incompletely understood, and its genetic influences at the population level are unknown. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
“The hope of scientists, caregivers, and families with epilepsy is that genetics will offer a novel and wider understanding of the causes and the pathophysiology of epilepsy,” study co-author Melodie R. [neurologyadvisor.com]
The sooner these treatments are administered, the more effective they are. × Treatment There is no absolute cure for migraine since its pathophysiology has yet to be fully understood. [ninds.nih.gov]
Prevention
Thus, a thorough knowledge base of the safety and recommended use of common acute and preventive migraine drugs during breast-feeding is vital to clinicians treating migraine sufferers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cefaly Migraine Remedies: A prevention routine includes a daily session of 20 minutes using Program 2 for 2-3 months. This can then be reduced to 2-3 sessions a week. In clinical studies, Program 2 (prevention) was used on a daily basis. [cefaly.com.au]
Topamax Is Preventative Migraine Treatment One of the things that sets Topamax apart from typical migraine treatments is that it's considered a prophylactic, meaning it prevents the condition before it even starts. [blog.themigrainereliefcenter.com]