Signs of Migraine That Don't Include the Usual Headaches

Difficulty Concentrating As A Migraine Symptom

Some migraine patients have complaints that they lack focus, which can be a present symptom whether or not the migraine causes head pain. When a migraine does not have the signs of a headache, they are referred to as a silent migraine. In a study of one hundred and forty-one patients that suffer from migraines, eighty-four complained that lack of concentration was a warning sign of an oncoming migraine. In a study done in 2005, ninety percent of the patients found that they had trouble concentrating. Those who experience this symptom explain it as having a hard time paying attention and staying focused, as well as troubled or slowed thinking.

Feeling Fatigued From Migraines

Eighty-four percent of all patients who suffer from migraines, also suffer from fatigue. This fatigue may occur before a migraine – warning the patient of the impending attack – or it may be present throughout the episode. Fatigue can make a patient feel sluggish, weak, and tired, which in turn can affect both their physical and mental abilities. It has also been reported that fatigue can heighten the effects of other symptoms of migraines. Fatigue can also cause depression, which often accompanies migraines. There is sufficient proof that patients who suffer from migraines are five times more likely to develop depression. Some ways to cope with fatigue are; pacing back-and-forth, taking short rests throughout the day, getting some exercise, and getting adequate sleep whether or not a migraine is present.