MigraineBy Mayo Clinic staff Original Article:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120 A
migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing
sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by
nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
Migraine attacks can cause significant pain for hours to days
and be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark,
quiet place to lie down. Some migraines are preceded or
accompanied by sensory warning symptoms (aura), such as flashes
of light, blind spots, or tingling in your arm or leg.
Medications can help reduce the frequency and severity of
migraines. If treatment hasn't worked for you in the past, talk
to your doctor about trying a different migraine headache
medication. The right medicines, combined with self-help
remedies and lifestyle changes, may make a big difference.
Migraine headaches often begin in childhood, adolescence or
early adulthood. Migraines may progress through four stages,
including p