Table 2 Description of Migraine Phases
Premonitory Phase (Before the Attack) | Headache Phase (The Attack) | Postdromal Phase (After the Attack) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Warning phase Might occur days or hours before • Concentration problems • Irritability • Repetitive yawning • Sleep issues • Food cravings • Tiredness | Aura • Sensory disturbances • Speech disturbances • Visual disturbances • Symptoms last up to one hour | The attack (and accompanying symptoms) • Throbbing one-sided headache • Sickness, nausea • Sensitive to light, sound | Resolution • Sleep helps • Fatigue • Food intolerance • Altered mood • Impaired concentration • Less intense pain | Recovery • Hangover feeling • Weak • Need rest |