How to know if i'm having a migraine?

Migraine definition: Migraines are defined as being severe, disabling headaches which are intermittent. In between attacks one is pain free. They typically last 4-72 hours and are associated with nausea and or vomiting, light and sound sensitivity and difficulty concentrating. Migraine is genetic and runs in families. Hope this helps.

3 questions: Three main areas are emphasized nausea disability and the presence of sensitivity to light screening questions for migraine 1 are you nauseated or sick to your stomach when you have a headache? 2 has a headache limited your activities for a day or more in the last three months? 3 does light bother you when you have a headache? More detailed evaluation should be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Migraine symptoms: Is idiopathic recurring headache disorder with attacks lasting 4 to 72 hours. Headache has unilateral throbbing pain accompanied with sensitivity to light, noise and nausea vomiting. See headache or orofacial pain specialist for professional diagnosis and management.