This type of headache is more common and 80% of sufferers will experience this type. Usually only head pain is experienced and there is no pre-headache stage. Generally there are pre-pain signals like being unusually talkative, mood swings or difficulty concentrating. Food cravings are common as is yawning. Remember that in children, throbbing abdominal pain may be felt instead of headache.
After a Migraine Attack
Once the headache starts to abate you will feel tired and drained and may need to pass a large amount or retained urine. Possibly the best thing to do once you are pain free is to sleep for as long as possible. It may take a few days to recover your energy and concentration but after that you will be completely unaffected by your migraine attack.
For more information on the treatment of migraine attacks and how to avoid them see our articles entitled ‘What is the Tratment for Migraine?' and and ‘How to Prevent Migraine’
Additional Information
* American Council For Headache Education
http://www.achenet.org
* Migraine Awareness Group MAGNUM
http://migraines.org
