Stages of Migraine

 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea, Sensitivity to light/noise, Difficulty concentrating, Neck stiffness, Blurred Vision →

 • Aura Phase (5-60 minutes each aura): Visual, Sensory, Language and/or speech, Retinal, Motor, Brainstem → 

 • Headache Phase (4h-72h): Pain fulfilling the migraine criteria (ICDH-3) →

 • Postdromal Phase (up to 48h): Difficulty in concentrating, Tired/fatigue, Sensitivity to light/noise, Neck stiffness →

 • Interictal Phase (days/weeks): No symptoms OR Sensitivity to light / noise / odors, Difficulty in concentrating, dizziness →



By Dr. Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci @neudrawlogy



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