Weird migraine symptoms

Anyone who experiences migraines (or is close to someone that does) knows that migraine is so much more than a headache. We all know about nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light, noise and smell – but there are many, many other migraine symptoms which are often overlooked.

For example, my partner used to be able to tell I had a migraine on the way when one of my eyes would water, or the eye would become smaller. If I have trouble talking or finding the right word, then I take that as a sign to put into place my migraine-avoiding strategies.

Migraine.com asked their Facebook community for their “strangest” migraine symptoms:

• Sore eye lashes

• Hallucinations

• Memory loss

• Mood swings

• Scalp hurts

• Hearing loss

• Stiff neck

• Hiccups

• Yawning

• Vertigo

• Tinnitus

• Tooth pain

• Metallic taste

• Euphoria

• Depression

• Difficulty speaking

• Hunger

• Vibrations in arm or chest

• Excessive urination

• Restless legs

• Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

• Energy burst

Symptoms source: www.migraine.com.

As we all experience migraines very differently, it can be useful to start keeping a diary of your own migraines, and write down as many symptoms that you notice before, during and after a migraine. Understanding your early symptoms and treating your migraine as soon as you notice them, is your best chance of avoiding a full-blown migraine attack.