Migraine symptoms
Nearly half of the people in the United States who have migraine do not get diagnosed and
treated. The National Headache Foundation suggests you talk to your doctor about your headaches if:
- You have several headaches per month and each lasts for several hours or days
- Your headaches disrupt your home, work, or school life
- You have nausea, vomiting, vision, or other sensory problems
If you think you get migraine headaches, talk with your doctor. Before your appointment, write
down:
- How often you have headaches
- Where the pain is
- How long the headaches last
- When the headaches happen, such as during your menstrual cycle
- Other symptoms, such as nausea or blind spots
- Any family history of migraine
Your doctor may also do an exam and ask more questions about your health history. This could
include past head injury, sinus or dental problems, or medicine use. By just talking with your
doctor, you may be able to give enough information to diagnose migraine. You may also get a blood
test and other tests if your doctor thinks that something else could be causing your symptoms. Work
with your doctor to decide on the best tests for you.