Migraine Symptoms

The primary symptom of migraines is a headache, often described as a throbbing or pulsating pain. It typically affects one side of the head but can occur on both sides. Nearly 100% of migraine sufferers experience headaches.

Nausea is a common symptom, occurring in about 70-80% of migraine cases. It can be mild to severe and sometimes leads to vomiting.

Approximately 70-80% of migraine patients report feeling extremely fatigued during and after a migraine attack.

Mood changes, including irritability, depression, or euphoria, can occur before, during, or after a migraine. This is reported by around 40-50% of migraine sufferers.

Approximately 80-90% of migraine patients report sensitivity to light during attacks. It's often so severe that sufferers seek a darkened room.

Around 60-70% of individuals with migraines experience heightened sensitivity to sound, often requiring a quiet environment during an attack.

Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or hypersomnia, are common among migraine sufferers. Approximately 50-70% of individuals with migraines report sleep issues, which can also be a trigger for migraine attacks.

These symptoms can be present in about 40% of migraine sufferers, often leading to a misdiagnosis of sinus headaches.

Neck pain or stiffness is experienced by about 75% of migraine sufferers, often occurring during the headache phase.

Around 40-50% of people with migraines have increased sensitivity to smells during an attack, which can exacerbate other symptoms like nausea.

Dizziness is reported in about 40% of migraine sufferers. Vertigo, a type of dizziness where the environment seems to spin, is also a common symptom.

About 20-30% of migraine sufferers experience aura, which includes visual disturbances such as seeing flashing lights, zigzag lines, or temporary loss of vision.

Difficulties with concentration or brain fog are reported by about 50-60% of those with migraines.