Severe Migraine Symptoms

Migraine headaches are throbbing headaches that normally occur on one side of the head. They are usually accompanied by a variety of symptoms. People who suffer from severe migraine headaches often lose time from work and school when experiencing this debilitating condition.

Auras

• Auras are experienced by some migraine sufferers, but not others. They are characterized as neurological symptoms that precede a migraine by 10 to 30 minutes. They can vary from seeing wavy lines to hallucinations to vision loss.

Other Preceding Signs

• Non-visual auras are also symptoms that may precede a migraine. These can include dizziness, speech abnormalities or tingling.

Sensitivity to Light

• Light sensitivity, or photophobia, is experienced by many migraine sufferers.

Sensitivity to Sound

• Sound sensitivity is another symptom of a severe migraine. Even soft sounds can affect a sufferer.

Nausea and Vomiting

• Nausea and vomiting can occur because of the pain, or on its own. Many migraine sufferers experience vertigo, which can make the nausea and vomiting worse.

Weariness

• It is common to feel tired and worn out both during and after a migraine attack.