Types of MigrainesThere are two major types of migraines:
Technically, a migraine headache is defined as a headache of one side of the head. Nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances are very common with most types of migraine headaches. Migraine TriggersThe headaches may be "triggered" (not caused) by blood sugar changes, hormonal changes, stress and fatigue. (why triggered, not caused? Take the Beyond Headaches Lifestyle tour and find out.)
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What is the Typical Age Migraines Begin?Migraines begin anytime in life, however the teen years mark the start for many sufferers. Up to 10% of all men and up to 20% of all women have experienced or do suffer frequently from migraines.It has been estimated that up to 26 million people in the United States are chronic migraine sufferers. What are the Signs of a Migraine?One may be signaled of an oncoming migraine by brightly colored lights, or an "Aura" as commonly referred to. The headache can last from eight hours to three days.There may be a dull ache, or a severe "ice pick" disabling pain which often begins behind one eye or temple. Usually migraine sufferers seek a quiet, dark place to rest. Migraines cost individuals and families significantly in lost productivity at work, and quality of life with family. The technologies incorporated in the Beyond Headaches Lifestyle now exist to significantly improve and even correct these conditions. A Few Different Types of MigrainesClick on any link below to read more about these different types of migraines:
What is a Classic Migraine?Migraine with aura is often referred to as "classic." Less than half an hour before the actual pain begins, the individual experiences a neurological phenomenon "aura".Aura usually involves visual sensory illusions, such as jagged bands of light obscuring vision, or a shimmering light around the edges of objects. Other senses, such as hearing and smell, may also be affected. What is a Common Migraine?Common migraines are simply those that present with everything but the aura. Only about twenty percent of sufferers experience aura. Most people bypass the aura phase.A migraine headache is typically a throbbing or pulsating event that is often one sided (unilateral) and associated with nausea; vomiting; sensitivity to light, sound, and smells; sleep disruption; and depression. Attacks are often recurrent and tend to become less severe as the migraine sufferer ages. Some women experience migraine headaches just prior to or during menstruation. These headaches, which are called menstrual migraines, may be related to hormonal changes and often will lessen during pregnancy. Other women develop migraines for the first time during pregnancy or after menopause.
For more in depth information regarding different types of migraine headaches, you may wish to review these other migraine types
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