Migraine vs. Headache: How to Tell The Difference

You’re at work staring at your computer screen when your forehead starts throbbing. You pop an over-the-counter pain med and brush it off as “just a bad headache.” When in fact, it could be a migraine. Migraines affect over one billion people worldwide.1 While headaches are the textbook sign of migraine, they’re just one piece of the puzzle. So how can you tell if your headache is more than just a headache? Read on to learn the difference between migraines...

Migraine Hangover: What It Feels Like & How to Ease Symptoms

You did it. You survived your migraine attack. Your headache pain is gone, the dizziness has faded away, and you’re ready to exit your dark, quiet cave and start living life again. But just when you thought the migraine storm had passed, the next wave arrives — the migraine hangover. And no, I’m not talking about the kind that comes after a night of bar-hopping. I’m talking about postdrome – the final phase of migraine that often mirrors how you...

Can Migraines Cause Fever? Explanation & Tips

Have you ever wondered if migraines cause fever? While migraines typically feature a broad array of symptoms (in addition to a splitting headache), including nausea and vomiting, vision changes, and loss of spatial awareness, high body temperature is not typically one of them. Still, some migraineurs report intermittent bouts of fever during attacks. Here’s what you need to know about the link between migraines and fever, and what to do if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of experiencing...

Migraine Phases Explained | Outsmart Your Migraines

Early migraine warning signs provide an opportunity for many migraine sufferers to ward off a painful attack. Catching and treating migraines early can make all the difference. PREDICTING A MIGRAINE There are 4 distinct phases to a migraine: Prodrome, Aura, Pain and Postdrome. Not everyone experience all 4 stages of a migraine. It is during the first two phases (prodromal and aura) that you get hints that a migraine is coming, and recognizing these hints (symptoms) may give you the edge...

SINUS HEADACHE OR MIGRAINE?

Did you know that nearly 90% of what people think are sinus headaches are actually migraines? These are some of the symptoms that make people think they have a sinus headache...