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Migraine Without Aura Is The Most Common Migraine

By Veronica Tripplethorn

A migraine without aura is in fact the most common type of migraine there is, despite the widespread myth that everyone who gets these headaches has the visual and other symptoms associated with the aura.

About eighty to eighty-five percent of migraine sufferers don’t experience the aura phenomenon at all. While this means that they may perhaps have fewer symptoms than those who experience the aura, it certainly doesn’t mean that the head pain, when it comes, is any less severe.

It’s possible that the view of migraines as always having an accompanying visual aura is perpetuated by non-migraine sufferers, not because they’re trying to push migraine myths but perhaps because they’re not sure what else would differentiate this type of headache from the normal run-of-the-mill type.

Light Sensitivity During A Migraine

The aura is an exotic feature that might seem to justify these headaches having a classification all their own. But a migraine without the aura is in fact the much more common version. And rather than being redefined as though it’s just one of the other more ordinary types of headaches, you can review this type with plenty of symptoms identifying it as a genuine migraine.

A migraine without aura, while it doesn’t manifest quite the same symptoms as one that has it, may still demonstrate a few that could be related. For example, while those with the aura might see flashes of light, those without could still be light sensitive during the migraine.

Oversensitivity To Sounds And Smells

In fact, they could be oversensitive to other things as well, like smells and sounds. This is because the underlying migraine disease triggers the nerves to make them extra sensitive in these ways. So it’s possible that the aura is the first indication of this, with the same things going on undetected, even without the aura.

There is another primary symptom that differentiates these from more ordinary headaches. Migraines tend to be headaches on one side of the head rather than those located more generally. These start on one side, focusing mostly around the temple.

Severe Pain Starting On One Side Of The Head

They can sometimes spread, perhaps locating themselves around the eyes at the back of the head, but the majority start on one side or the other, not always the same side each time, before they move.

This is common to almost all migraines, and the pain can be quite severe. So the sufferers of migraine without aura may actually have cause to be grateful that they don’t have the aura symptom along with everything else they have to deal with.

Please Note: All information given on this site is for general information purposes and is not to replace any medical opinion or medical diagnosis given by a qualified medical doctor, a dietitian/nutritional expert or any other medical expert, as individual circumstances may vary. Please see your medical doctor, before any action is taken to alleviate symptoms.

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About the Author:
Veronica Tripplethorn is an author of health, nutrition, dieting and weight loss articles including Massage Therapy, Massages, Aromatherapy Massage, Hollywood 48-Hour Miracle Diet.
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What do I do if I get a migraine?
If you have prescription medication to stop the migraine you should definitely take it. The problem is that most people do not realize that the headache they have is going to turn into a migraine until it has already happened. At that point all you can do is take the medication and use a few techniques for minimizing the pain and nausea. If you are lucky you have a prescription medication that is injectable or one that dissolves beneath your tongue.

These are very fast acting but you have to be wary. Once you have taken these medications you will not be able to drive anywhere. So if you are at work, school or generally away from an area you can rest for an extended period of time, you will have to wait.

After you have taken your medication or received it from your physician in the form of a shot, you need to lay down in a cool, dark place and rest. Ideally there should be little light and little sound as these can aggravate the symptoms.

Most of the medications that you can receive for a migraine are going to put you to sleep, which in actuality is the best thing for you at that time. If you do not have a prescription and cannot make it in to see your regular physician you may need to go to the Emergency Room if it becomes unbearable.