There is often a misconception regarding migraine headaches and their development. Statements are often heard such as “I don’t know where it came from,” or “this migraine came from out of the blue” or “all of a sudden my head started pounding” from supposed migraine sufferers. Statements such as the ones listed may indeed be true; however, I question whether or not the descriptors are used to describe a migraine headache. Why would I say that?
Migraine headaches and typical run of the mill headaches differ drastically from one another. Once a person clearly understands the differences between the two, then he or she can know how to treat their head pain more efficiently. Migraine headaches unlike headaches do not come on quickly or develop out of the blue; in fact the opposite is true. A migraine headache takes several days to fully develop and sends out several preemptive warning signs to alert the future migraine patient that intense head pain and frustrating symptoms are just around the corner. Headaches on the other hand can attack quickly and fiercely.
Knowing the Stages Can Prevent Migraine Duration
Migraine headaches spiral through four distinct stages that end with the migraine sufferer feeling weak and confused. Each of the migraine stages takes the migraine patient through a series of painful symptoms and at the end of each stage the poor migraine victim is elevated to worse and worse pain.
Sage #1 – Prodrome stage where preemptive warning signs are mild and could go unnoticed but are evident none the less, and once migraine sufferers become aware of the symptoms; they can better plan for the third and worse stage.
Stage #2 – Not every migraine brings on the aura stage but for those who do experience this stage develop symptoms such as blurred vision and black spots behind the eyes mixed with a bit of dizziness.
Stage #3 – The headache stage is he climax of the migraine and can last for several days. During the headache stage, severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, head pain and constipation could occur.
Stage #4 – The final stage is the Postdrome stage. During this stage, the victim is slowly coming out of his or her intense headache but is still suffering with mild head pain and cognitive confusion.
Migraines are miserable and none should be left to suffer them habitually and with no hope of relief. Knowing the symptoms of each migraine stage can help migraine sufferers seek migraine treatment early enough into the headache that the chances of shortening the migraine duration could increase.
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