Types of Migraine Headache

Classic Migraines

Classical Migraines can be caused by a problem with the sufferer’s nervous system and can often be associated alongside mood swings, cravings, loss or temperamental changes in appetite, numbness of the limbs, impaired vision such as experiencing blind spots, hallucinations, colourful and blurred vision. You may even experience sudden vertigo. All of these symptoms of a migraine in the form of a Classical Migraine can be experienced individually or on their own.

Migraines caused by Menstruation and the Menopause

These are often just severe headaches. Menstrual Migraines can come about any time on or around the menstruation period as well as during menopause. The cause is a change in the body's estrogen levels along with eating foods high in salt which can increase the pain significantly.

Pregnancy related Migraines

It is a fact that roughly four fifths of pregnant women suffer from migraines during the first 3 months of their pregnancy. These can come and go inexplicably and be very severe. If you suffer from pregnancy related migraines this is related to hormonal instability.

Optical Migraines

Optical Migraines are much like Classical Migraines in that your vision can be impaired but it can often occur with little or not pain.

Flashes of light in jagged lines can be seen across your vision. This can be prominent and then fade away before coming back several times for anything up to an hour at a time. The common way of describing the symptoms are that you can see an aura around your vision. You can also experience blind spots.

It is unknown exactly what causes migraines in the form of Optical Migraines other than that it is related to the brain. They are often associated with allergies of edema in the brain however these ideas remain unproven.

If none of the symptoms that you experience match the above please visit our what causes headaches page as there a many different types of headaches that can seem as serious as migraines in their intensity.

Now that you are aware of some of the different types of migraines, the symptoms of a migraine and have learnt what causes migraines it is a good idea to find out how to cure a migraine.