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Prodrome Migraine
The prodrome is the first of four potential phases of a Migraine attack. It's sometimes called the premonitory phase. Potential symptoms of prodrome include:
• food cravings
• constipation or diarrhea
• mood changes — depression, irritability, etc.
• muscle stiffness, especially in the neck
• fatigue
• increased frequency of urination
• yawning
You can read more about prodrome in Anatomy of a Migraine.
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