Signs of a Migraine

 A typical sign of a migraine attack produces some or all of these signs and symptoms:

• Moderate to severe pain — many migraine headache sufferers feel pain on only one side of their head, while some experience pain on both sides
• Head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality
• Pain that might affect your regular daily activities
• Pain that worsens with physical activity
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• ( Watching television for example )
• ( or loud music )
• Nausea with or without vomiting

When left untreated, a migraine headache typically lasts from 4 to 72 hours, but the frequency with which they occur can vary from person to person. You may have migraines several times a month or just once or twice a year. I personally suffer from migraines about twice a month. It will vary with your diet, excerise (how good you take care of yourself). 

Not all migraine headaches are the same. Most people suffer from migraines without auras, which were previously called common migraines. Some have migraines with auras, which were previously called classic migraines. If you're in the second group, you'll likely have auras about 15 to 30 minutes before your headache begins. They may continue after your headache starts or even occur after your headache begins. These may include:

• Sparkling flashes of light
• Dazzling zigzag lines in your field of vision
• Slowly spreading blind spots in your vision
• Tingling, pins-and-needles sensations in one arm or leg
• Rarely, weakness or language and speech problems