Wiki Migraine

The Migraine And Headache Program™ By Christian Goodman This program has been designed to relieve the pain in your head due to any reason including migraines efficiently and effectively. The problem of migraine and headaches is really horrible as it compels you to sit in a quiet and dark room to get quick relief. In this program more options to relieve this pain have been discussed to help people like you.

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Types of migraines: Classic, common, and others.

Types of Migraines: Classic, Common, and Others

Migraines are classified into several types based on their symptoms, triggers, and other characteristics. The most well-known types include classic and common migraines, but there are other less common forms as well. Here’s an overview of the different types of migraines:

1. Migraine Without Aura (Common Migraine)

• Description: This is the most prevalent type of migraine, affecting about 70-90% of people with migraines. It is characterized by moderate to severe headache pain without preceding neurological symptoms (aura).
• Symptoms:
  • Throbbing or pulsating head pain, usually on one side.
  • Nausea and/or vomiting.
  • Sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sound (phonophobia).
  • Pain worsens with physical activity.
• Duration: Lasts between 4 and 72 hours if untreated.

2. Migraine With Aura (Classic Migraine)

• Description: This type involves a neurological phenomenon known as an aura, which occurs before or during the headache phase. The aura can include visual disturbances or other sensory symptoms.
• Symptoms:
  • Aura: Visual disturbances (flashing lights, blind spots, zigzag lines), sensory changes (numbness or tingling, usually starting in the hand and moving up the arm), or speech/language difficulties.
  • Aura typically precedes the headache by 10-60 minutes.
  • Head pain and associated symptoms similar to a common migraine.
• Duration: Aura lasts less than 60 minutes; the headache phase follows and can last 4 to 72 hours.

3. Chronic Migraine

• Description: Chronic migraine is defined as having headaches on 15 or more days per month for more than three months, with at least 8 days of migraine-like headache.
• Symptoms:
  • Headaches are often less intense than episodic migraines but more frequent.
  • Similar symptoms as common or classic migraines but with increased frequency.
• Duration: Headaches can occur daily or nearly daily.

4. Hemiplegic Migraine

• Description: A rare and severe type of migraine that causes temporary paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, mimicking a stroke.
• Symptoms:
  • Sudden onset of weakness or paralysis on one side of the body.
  • Difficulty speaking, visual disturbances, and confusion.
  • Typical migraine symptoms (headache, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound) often follow.
• Duration: Weakness may last from a few hours to several days.

5. Retinal Migraine (Ocular Migraine)

• Description: A rare type of migraine that causes temporary vision loss or blindness in one eye, typically lasting less than an hour, followed by a migraine headache.
• Symptoms:
  • Temporary visual disturbances in one eye (scotoma, blind spots, or total vision loss).
  • Headache usually follows the visual symptoms, though it may not always occur.
• Duration: Visual symptoms last 5 to 60 minutes, followed by a headache lasting up to 72 hours.

6. Vestibular Migraine

• Description: A type of migraine that primarily affects balance and causes vertigo, dizziness, and other vestibular (inner ear) symptoms, with or without a headache.
• Symptoms:
  • Episodes of vertigo or dizziness, lasting minutes to hours.
  • Imbalance and nausea.
  • Sensitivity to movement and light.
  • Headache may or may not be present.
• Duration: Episodes can last from a few minutes to several days.

7. Menstrual Migraine

• Description: Migraine attacks that are linked to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. They occur in the days leading up to or during menstruation.
• Symptoms:
  • Similar to common or classic migraines.
  • Often more severe and resistant to treatment.
• Duration: Occurs during the menstrual period and can last from 2 to 3 days.

8. Abdominal Migraine

• Description: More common in children than adults, this type of migraine causes abdominal pain instead of head pain.
• Symptoms:
  • Intense, episodic abdominal pain.
  • Nausea, vomiting, and pallor.
  • Can be associated with a headache in some cases.
• Duration: Pain can last from 1 to 72 hours.

9. Migraine with Brainstem Aura (Basilar-Type Migraine)

• Description: This rare type of migraine affects the brainstem and can cause severe neurological symptoms.
• Symptoms:
  • Vertigo, double vision, and slurred speech.
  • Loss of balance and coordination.
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
  • May include typical migraine symptoms like headache, nausea, and photophobia.
• Duration: Aura lasts 5 to 60 minutes, with headache following for up to 72 hours.

Conclusion

Migraine types vary in their symptoms, severity, and duration, requiring different approaches to treatment and management. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective diagnosis and care. If someone experiences migraines frequently or with unusual symptoms, they should seek medical advice for proper evaluation and treatment.