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What Is The Risk Of Getting Ophthalmic Migraines?
Symptoms
Up to four symptom phases can accompany a migraine: prodrome phase, auras, the attack, and the postdrome phase. These phases may not occur in every patient or every headache.
Prodrome Symptoms
The prodrome phase is a group of vague symptoms that may precede a migraine attack by several hours, or even a day or two. Prodrome symptoms may include:
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Changes in appetite, including decreased appetite or food cravings
- Thirst
- Fatigue and drowsiness
- Mood changes, including...
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