How to determine if it's a migraine
Posted on Mar 26th 2008 10:25AM by Chris Sparling
You're head is pounding. Every little sound you hear seems to bounce around the inside of your skull like a duckpin bowling ball. You feel cranky, irritable, and a general malaise. You know why; it's a headache. But is it just a regular, run of the mill headache, or could it possibly be something more serious, like a migraine?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, according to WebMD, it may be the latter:
1. The pain in your head is moderate to severe
2. The headache is throbbing or pulsating on one side of your head
3. You feel nauseous and/or are vomiting
4. Your headache worsens during a workout
5. Light, noise, and sometimes smells bother you
Migraines, especially those with aura, are no joke. Apart from the incredible amount of discomfort they create, they can also be a sign of a more serious health issue, such as stroke risk. If you determine that the pain in your head isn't a passing and relatively benign headache, but is instead a migraine, a visit to the doctor is a must.












