Migraines can have 4 stages, which are the following:
Prodrome
A few days before a migraine, people might experience associated symptoms such as a stiff neck, mood changes, constipation, and frequent yawning.
Aura
Right before the migraine starts, people can also experience an aura, which is a sign of the oncoming migraine. These can start gradually, and last for about 20 to 60 minutes.
Most of the symptoms are visual, but it’s possible to experience other symptoms as well.
Attack
This is when the headaches usually associated with migraine start. It can last up to 72 hours, and the frequency of attacks can vary from being very rare to happening every month.
Dealing with the pain can be difficult for some people, even if they get rest and take medication.
Post-drome
After the attack, patients can feel very tired or even exhausted. It’s also possible for them to experience the pain once more, especially if they strain themselves, or if they get stressed out.
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