Tracking Migraine Phases

Tracking Migraine Phases

Migraine attacks have four separate phases [1]. While not everyone will experience all four phases in every migraine attack, it is helpful to understand the symptoms and warning signs associated with each phase. By tracking your symptoms through the migraine stages, you will begin to see patterns [2]. Everyone experiences migraine a little bit differently, and knowing how migraine affects you and what to expect will help you find the most effective treatment plan.

The Four Phases Of A Migraine Attack

The four phases of a migraine are:
Prodrome
Aura
Headache attack
Postdrome
The headache attack phase is only one part of a migraine.
Some people only experience one, two or three stages during each migraine.

The Four Phases Of A Migraine Attack

Tracking Migraine Phases
8 Jan
View All
The Unseen Mental Struggle Behind Migraine Pain

The #NeriviVoices initiative is a united effort to bring attention to the complex nature of migraine disease. By sharing personal experiences, we aim to increase understanding, empathy, and support withing and beyond the migraine community.

Read More
Tracking Migraine Phases
8 Jan
View All
Understanding the Migraine Prodrome Phase

Read More
Tracking Migraine Phases
8 Jan
View All
Understanding The Aura Migraine Phase

Read More
Tracking Migraine Phases
8 Jan
View All
Migraine Attacks: Phases Of Pain & Types Of Migraine

Read More
Tracking Migraine Phases
8 Jan
View All
Postdrome: The Aftermath Of Migraine Attacks

Millions of individuals experience migraine attacks each year [1]. This complex neurological condition is experienced differently by each individual, but many migraine attacks have four phases: prodrome, aura, attack, and postdrome [2]. The prodrome and aura phases are the early warning signs that let you know when you are about to experience headache pain (headache phase).

Read More
Prev
1
2
3
4
5
Next

Sources

  1. Stovner, L. J., Hagen, K., Linde, M., & et al. (2022). The global prevalence of headache: an update, with analysis of the influences of methodological factors on prevalence estimates. The Journal of Headache and Pain, 23, 34. https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-022-01402-2
  2. American Migraine Foundation. (2019, March 21). Migraine Through A Woman’s Life. Retrieved from https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/migraine-through-a-womans-life/
  3. Stanford Health Care. (n.d.). Headache Diary. Retrieved from https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/headache/diagnosis/headache-diary.html 
  4. The Migraine Trust. (n.d.). Stages of a migraine attack. Retrieved from https://migrainetrust.org/understand-migraine/stages-of-a-migraine-attack/
  5. American Migraine Foundation. (2022, August 4). Migraine Home Remedies. Retrieved from https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/migraine-home-remedies/ 
  6. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (n.d.). Migraine. Retrieved from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/migraine 
  7. Mayo Clinic. (2021, September 29). Tension headache. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tension-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20353977 
  8. Mayo Clinic. (2022, July 30). Cluster headache. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cluster-headache/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352084