Migraine vs Headache

It is important to know the difference between a migraine attack and a headache.

Headaches can vary a great deal in how long they last, how severe they are, and why they happen. They may not occur in a recognizable pattern as migraine attacks do.

Migraine attacks will present as moderate-to-severe headaches on one side of the head that occur with other symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting. Migraine and non-migraine headaches are different and can indicate different causes.

To help identify a migraine headache, it can be useful to keep a diary of symptoms noting the time of onset, any triggers, the duration of the headaches, any noticeable signs or auras leading up to a migraine attack, and any other symptoms.

A headache diary should ideally be used for a minimum of 8 weeks and record:
  • the frequency, duration, and severity of headaches
  • any associated symptoms
  • all prescribed and OTC medications taken to relieve headache symptoms
  • possible triggers
  • the relationship of headaches to menstruation
The International Headache Society recommends the "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" criteria to diagnose migraines without aura.

This stands for:
  • 5 or more attacks with a duration of 4 hours to 3 days
  • At least two of the following qualities: Occurring on one side of the head, a pulsating quality, moderate-to-severe pain, and aggravation by routine physical activity
  • At least one additional symptom, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, or sensitivity to sound.
During the initial diagnosis of migraines, the doctor may suggest a range of tests to exclude any other causes of a headache. These can include electroencephalography (EEG), CT, and MRI scans, or a spinal tap.

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