Types of Migraines and Headaches

There are many different kinds of Migraines, headaches, and other head pain disorders. Learn the basics of each type, and how they are commonly treated.

Many Different Disorders

Tips for Avoiding Summer Migraines and Headaches
The Memorial Day holiday seems to be the unofficial opening of summer, so it's time to take a look at what we can do to avoid as many summer Migraines and headaches as possible. My first tip is - Don't let yourself get dehydrated, even a little...

Migraines

The Type of Migraine Does Matter
It does matter that your Migraine diagnosis includes which type of Migraine you have.
Migraine - What Is It?
What is a Migraine? That's partly answered by saying what a Migraine is not. A Migraine is not a headache.
Acephalgic or Silent Migraine - The Basics
The terms "acephalgic" or "silent" Migraine refer to any type of Migraine where no headache occurs, but the Migraineur still has the other symptoms.
Abdominal Migraine - The Basics
Abdominal Migraine is most often seen in children ages 5-9, but can occur in adults as well. It is marked by abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Alice In Wonderland Syndrome - The Basics
Alice In Wonderland Syndrome is a rare form of Migraine aura that causes a distortion of body image and perspective, which Migraineurs know is not real.
Basilar-Type Migraine - The Basics
Basilar-Type Migraine (BTM) is marked by aura symptoms originating in the brainstem such as temporary blindness or decreased levels of consciousness.
What Is a Complex or Complicated Migraine?
Complex and complicated Migraine are not recognized Migraine diagnoses under the International Headache Society's International Classification of Headache Disorders, the gold standard.
Hemiplegic Migraine - The Basics
Hemiplegic Migraine is a rare form of Migraine disease with symptoms that can mimic those of stroke, epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
Migraine With Aura -The Basics
Migraine with Aura, formerly called "classic migraine" is a genetic neurological disease marked by severe headaches as well as visual, sensory and speech symptoms.
Migraine Without Aura - The Basics
Migraine without aura, formerly called "common migraine," is a neurological disease often characterized by headaches that occur on one side in the head and are pulsating or throbbing.
Ocular, Opitcal, and Ophthalmic Migraines
Although many individuals are diagnosed with optical, ocular, and opthalmic Migraine, these are not standard diagnoses. Discover the true, working diagnoses.
Retinal Migraine - The Basics
Retinal Migraine is marked by a variety of monocular (in one eye) visual disturbances, including, twinkling lights, decreased vision, or even temporary blindness.
Sinuses Giving You a Headache? It's Probably Migraine.
The majority of people who think they're suffering from sinus headaches are actually experiencing Migraine attacks.
Status Migrainous - The Basics
A Migraine attack lasting longer than 72 hours is often indicative of "status Migrainous" a condition requiring immediate medical attention due to an increased risk of stroke.
Transformed Migraine - The Basics
Transformed Migraine is marked by increasingly frequent Migraine attacks, eventually becoming daily less severe headaches punctuated by debilitating Migraine attacks.

Headaches

Cervicogenic Headache - The Basics
Cervicogenic headache is referred pain perceived in the head from a source in the neck. Referred pain is pain that is felt at a location other than where the cause is located.
Cluster Headaches -The Basics
Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of cluster headaches, extremely severe headaches that have been described as "a hot poker in the eye."
Chronic Daily Headache - The Basics
Do you have headaches that occur 15 or more days a month? If so, you may have a condition known as "chronic daily headache" or "CDH."
Headache Attributed to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension - The Basics
Headache attributed to IIH is often daily. It is most often a steady ache, not pulsatile, and is worsened by coughing or straining.
Hemicrania Continua - The Basics
Learn more about Hemicrania Continua, a primary headache disorder that shares symptoms with Migraine disease, chronic daily headache, and cluster headache.
Hypnic Headaches - The Basics
Hypnic headache is a rare headache that develops during sleep and awakens the sufferer.
Ice Pick Headaches - The Basics
Learn the basics of Ice Pick Headaches -- short, stabbing, extremely intense headaches that generally only last between five and 30 seconds.
Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires
Learn more about MOH - a persistent cycle of headaches and Migraines that actually results from the use of Migraine and headache medications.
New Daily Persistent Headache - the Basics
Although NDPH shares some symptoms with tension-type headache, it is unique in that many patients can pinpoint the date their headache began.
Orgasmic and Preorgasmic Headache - The Basics
The "big O" and activity leading up to it can cause headaches that are "officially" recognized and have specific diagnostic criteria. Learn more about these headaches here.
Paroxysmal Hemicrania - The Basics
In the simplest of terms, paroxysmal hemicrania (PH) is a rare form of headache that usually begins in adulthood.
Post-Traumatic Headache - The Basics
Learn more about post-traumatic headache, headache following head trauma.
Primary Exertional Headache - The Basics
Primary exertional headache - What is it, and what can you do about it?
Tension-Type Headache - The Basics
More than 78% of the world population experiences tension-type headache. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of tension-type headache, or TTH.
Thunderclap Headache - The Basics
Thunderclap headache (TCH) refers to an excruciating headache of instantaneous onset—as sudden and as unexpected as a “clap of thunder.” It is a form of headache that should never be ignored, but should always be thoroughly investigated.

Types of Migraines and Headaches

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