The Top 10 Signs You Are Suffering From Migraines and Need To See a Specialist

Migraines are a relatively common type of headache. Because of their unique nature, it's important to see a specialist if you're suffering from migraines. Of course, it can be hard to know whether or not you're having a migraine if you've never seen your doctor about it. Below, we'll explore some of the top signs that the headache you're having may be a migraine.

1. Aura. Before the migraine, you may experience visual changes like flickering lights or spots. After you've had migraines for a while, you'll be able to recognize aura as the first sign of an oncoming migraine, and take steps to prevent the migraine from worsening.
2. Numbness or tingling. You may also have what's known as a sensory aura before your migraines set in, characterized by a feeling of numbness or tingling.
3. Emotional changes. People with migraines may experience a number of emotional changes, ranging from depression to irritability to even euphoria.
4. Sinus symptoms. You may experience a stuffy or runny nose when you have a migraine. Indeed, many people who think they have sinus headaches are actually suffering from migraines.
5. Throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head. The pulsating nature of migraines is a tell-tale symptom. Although the headaches can occur on both sides of the head, experiencing them on only one side of the head is another major sign.
6. Eye pain. You may feel that you have pain just behind the eyes during your headaches.
7. Neck pain. Pain in the neck is another symptom that commonly precedes or accompanies migraines.
8. Nausea and vomiting. You may have nausea and/or vomiting before or during your migraine. These symptoms are often associated with more severe migraines.
9. Pain that gets worse with certain stimuli. Migraine sufferers often find that light, smells, and noises make their headaches much worse. You may end up locking yourself in a dark, quiet room whenever you have a headache.
10. Cravings. You may get cravings for certain foods before a headache comes on.

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