Migraine

Sometimes I get a headache and I don't know if it will become a migraine or not. I do not always get the telltale signs (mostly auras and tingling) when I do get one. But I do get sinus headaches, stress headaches or just those random ones that pop up. But without the signs of a migraine I don't like to take the medication because of its side effects. Is there any other way to know if it is a migraine coming and not just a regular headache?

Hi Daisy!

Welcome to the forum!

As for your question, I get migraine with Aura, so sometimes I can tell it's coming before it gets here, other times, not so much.

When I can't tell if it's migraine or not, I put my head between my legs and see if that makes the pain worse. If it does, then it's probably migraine.

Regular headaches are not effected by activity - migraines. So physical activity - even just walking may make your head "pound" more if it's a migraine.

I also tend to sit and roll my eyes around. If I feel pressure or pulling behind just one eye, for me, that means migraine.

I get tension type headaches as well. For me, they can be a trigger for a migraine. If I can catch them (the tension type headache) early enough with a muscle relaxer, it may not go into a full blown migaine.

Hope this helped a bit.

Welcome again!

We look forward to getting to know you!

Hi, Daisy, welcome to the forum!

I'd like you to take a look at this article:

Sinuses Giving You a Headache? It's Probably Migraine.

and this one:

Anatomy of a Migraine

We're so glad you found us. Welcome again.

Hi Daisy-I see Eileen and Nut gave you great information to help get you started so I wanted to add my welcome too

If you have any questions, just ask away!