What are migraine headaches that are long in duration and/or recur?
A migraine headache can last for 4 to 72 hours. The term
long in duration means that migraine symptoms, such as pain, sensitivity to light, and aura, last for a long time. In one clinical study, it was documented that nearly two-thirds of patients had migraine headaches that lasted up to 24 hours. The same study reported that one third of patients experienced migraine headaches that lasted 24 to 72 hours.
Migraine headaches that recur are generally those that return within 24 hours of feeling relief from your symptoms. In one clinical study, a substantial number of patients — almost 44% — reported headache recurrence after initial relief.
What are the signs and symptoms of migraine headaches?
There are many common
symptoms associated with migraine attacks with and without aura, including head pain and aching, light sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, visual changes, and sound sensitivity.
Tracking the signs and symptoms of migraine is one way you can help your doctor to diagnose and stay involved in your
migraine treatment and care.
What is a Menstrual Migraine?
Migraines afflict approximately 21 million women in the United States — about 3 times more women than men. Studies have suggested that for many women, migraines may have something to do with changes in hormone levels that occur around the time of your period. This hormone-related migraine is often referred to as Menstrual Migraine. When compared with migraines that occur at other times of the month, Menstrual Migraine has been reported to be more severe, may last longer, and may recur more frequently.
What to do next:
Learn more about migraines
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