at least one symptom spread gradually over five or more minutes.An aura that has at least two of these traits:.eye problems in only one eye, including flashes of light, blind spots, or temporary blindness (when these symptoms occur they’re called retinal migraines).ataxia or an inability to control body movements.difficulty talking or dysarthria (unclear speech).problems moving or weakness, which may last up to 72 hours.sensory problems of the body, face, or tongue, such as numbness, tingling, or dizziness.visual problems (the most common aura symptom).An aura that goes away, is completely reversible, and includes at least one of these symptoms:.You must have at least two attacks that have these characteristics: Migraine with aura occurs in 25 percent of people who have migraines. This type of migraine used to be called classic migraine, complicated migraine, and hemiplegic migraine. Headache isn’t caused by another health problem or diagnosis.you experience nausea with or without vomiting or diarrhea.it makes you sensitive to sound (phonophobia).it makes you sensitive to light (photophobia).Headache has at least one of these traits:.pain gets worse when you move, like when walking or climbing stairs.it occurs only on one side of the head (unilateral).Headache has at least two of these traits:.Headache attack usually lasting 4 to 72 hours if it’s not treated or if treatment doesn’t work.Most people with migraine don’t experience an aura.Īccording to the International Headache Society, people who have migraine without aura have had at least five attacks that have these characteristics: Two of the most common types are migraine without aura (previously known as “common migraines”) and migraine with aura (previously known as “classic migraines”). Now, onto the many, many types of migraines. Family history is one of the most common risk factors for having migraines. Women are more likely than men to have migraines. Migraines can begin in childhood or may not occur until early adulthood. Migraine is a neurological condition, frequently characterized by intense, debilitating headaches. Part Two will examine causes and symptoms, and Part Three will address migraine treatment options. In Part One of our All About Migraines mini-series, we’re looking at all the different types of migraines. So what are migraines, exactly? How do they differ from “regular” headaches? How are they diagnosed, treated, avoided? Migraines: everyone’s heard of them many of us suffer from them-or will suffer a migraine at some point in our lives.Īccording to the Migraine Institute, 35 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, and 43% of women and 18% of men will experience migraines at some point in their lives.