Symptoms of migraine

Migraine is chronic in nature, characterized by recurrent attacks.  There are a host of symptoms connected with migraine. They are…

-    Pounding, throbbing or intense pain involving one of the temples.
-    Migraine is usually unilateral, occurring on any one side of one’s head, but sometimes it can be bilateral also.
-    Typically, unilateral headaches can also change sides.
-    Routine activities like going up the stairs can aggravate a migraine attack
-    Nausea and vomiting
-    Diarrhea
-    Cold feet and hands
-    Sensitivity to sound and light

Certain premonitory symptoms precede most attacks of migraine and they can last for hours/days. These symptoms are…

•    Feeling sleepy very often
•    Irritability,
•    Fatigue,
•    Depression or euphoria,
•    Yawning
•    Cravings for sweet or salty foods.