Moderate headaches, symptoms of classic Migraines, symptoms after headache?

By Ask the Clinician, Health Guide Monday, March 25, 2013

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Full Question:

I experiences moderate headaches accompanied by many of the symptoms typical of classic migraines. Even after the headache passes, the other symptoms remain. I am sensitive to noise, become pale, nauseous, and suddenly fatigued, All I want to do is go home and lay down. After resting, not sleeping, I feel somewhat better, but not particularly hungry or wanting to do much. I usually feel better the next morning.

Is this a type of migraine? Pam.

Full Answer:

Dear Pam;

The symptoms you describe experiencing after the headache passes could be symptoms of the fourth potential phase of a Migraine attack, the prodrome. You can read more about the phases of a Migraine attack in Anatomy of a Migraine.

We can't tell if you're having Migraines. That question can only be answered by a doctor who can review your medical history and family medical history, discuss your symptoms with you, and perform an examination in person.

Please see your doctor.

Good luck,
John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert

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