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Cluster headaches

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Botox For Migraine

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Migraine Symptoms

Symptoms of Common migraine

• Mood changes
• Weight gain
• Tension
• Nausea
• Irritability
• Hunger
• Confusion
• Stuffy nose
• Mental dullness
• Raised blood pressure
• Fainting
• Extra energy
• Fatigue
• Euporia

Symptoms of Classical migraine

The headache phase

Sensory Disturbances

• acute sensitivity to slightest noise
• ringing in ears
• altered taste sensation
• acute sensitivity to touch.

Neurological symptoms

• lack of coordination
• weakness in limbs
• tingling
• transient paralysis
• inability to grip
• inability to find words
• speech problems.

Organic and circulatory symptoms

• nausea
• abdominal pain
• gut rumbling
• belching
• increased urination
• thirst
• diarrhoea
• pseudo-angina
• cold hands and feet
• vertigo
• fainting

Psychological symptoms

• tension
• feelings of dread
• confusion
• memory loss

Visible signs

• pallor
• flushing
• bloodshot eyes
• yawning
• sweating

The headache phase can last from four to 72 hours in adults and less in children. The pain may initially be unilateral but as it worsens it can spread to a deep throbbing pain all over the head, behind the eyes, in the ear and jaw, and the neck and shoulders. Generalized aches and pains can also be present, plus nausea, vomiting and prostration.