Head Pain
Speech Issues
Gastrointestinal Problems
Fatigue
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Depression, Anxiety,and Mood Swings
Weakness
Light Sensitivity
Nausea
Jaw Pain
Visual Disturbances
Gastrointestinal Problems
Evidence suggests a link between migraine and GI issues like gastroparesis. Some people also experience a stomachache during a migraine instead of (or in addition to) a headache.
Speech Issues
Before or during a migraine attack, transient aphasia (difficulty speaking) can cause you to twist your words and have trouble concentrating and forming sentences.
Visual Disturbances
Visual disturbances might involve seeing shapes or effects that aren’t there or a decline in your eyesight. They can affect vision in one or both eyes.
Jaw Pain
Head pain from a migraine can spread from side to side or into your face and jaw. You might also experience neck pain.
Weakness
When you experience muscle weakness with a migraine, your limbs might feel heavier than usual. You might also experience numbness or tingling in the same areas.
Head Pain
Head pain from a migraine can vary from mild to severe, and sensory input like bright lights, loud sounds, or potent smells can make the pain worse.
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Swings
People who experience migraine are five times more likely to develop depression than those without migraine. You might experience major mood changes around or during migraine attacks.
Nausea
Nausea is possible during all phases of a migraine attack. Osmophobia (sensitivity to smells) is strongly associated with migraine and can make nausea and vomiting worse.
Light Sensitivity
Light sensitivity causes you to perceive lights as extremely intense. Your eyes may hurt or feel uncomfortable because of the light around you.
Fatigue
Around 60 percent of people with migraine experience fatigue as a main symptom. Fatigue goes beyond general sleepiness. It involves severe exhaustion that doesn’t improve with sleep or rest.
