Symptoms of Classic migraine

General information about symptoms of Classic migraine: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Classic migraine. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Classic migraine. Furthermore, symptoms of Classic migraine may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Classic migraine.

List of symptoms of Classic migraine: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Classic migraine includes:

• Intense headache - throbbing, or pounding in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eye.
• One-sided headache - that may move to the other side over time.
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Vision disturbance
• Light sensitivity
• Aura - a set of specific symptoms affecting the brain and vision that will precede the onset of certain types of migraines, including:
  • Flashing lights
  • Seeing zigzag lines
  • Temporary vision loss
  • Speech difficulty
  • Arm tingling
  • Arm weakness
  • Leg weakness
  • Tingling face
  • Tingling hands
  • Confusion

Symptoms of Classic migraine: neurological symptoms 10 to 30 minutes before a classic migraine attack. These symptoms are called an aura. The person may see flashing lights or zigzag lines, or may temporarily lose vision. Other classic symptoms include speech difficulty, weakness of an arm or leg, tingling of the face or hands, and confusion.

The pain of a classic migraine headache may be described as intense, throbbing, or pounding and is felt in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eye. Classic migraine starts on one side of the head but may eventually spread to the other side. An attack lasts 1 to 2 pain-wracked days.¹

More symptoms of Classic migraine: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Classic migraine, underlying causes of Classic migraine, associated conditions for Classic migraine, risk factors for Classic migraine, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice

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