14 Signs of Migraine Prodrome

Prodrome is the first phase of a migraine and can signal that a headache is about to start. To treat chronic headaches, you need to know everything about your headache type.

There are 14 possible symptoms of migraine prodrome, the first of four phases of a migraine attack, which might be helpful if recognized as a warning sign of an impending migraine.

1. Aphasia - difficulty with words

Aphasia, or the loss or impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words, is a typical migraine symptom that can start during the migraine prodrome. Reading and speaking become difficult as a result.

2. Depression

Even migraineurs without a history of mood disorders can experience depression during the migraine prodrome. This is because the migrainous process in the brain affects the amounts of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine.

3. Irritability

Irritability is, unfortunately, one of the initial signs of migraine prodrome. As if migraines weren't bad enough, this complicates things even more for migraineurs and those who care about them. Migraine sufferers frequently feel guilty as a result of their anger.

4. Concentration issues

Concentration problems can be a sign of the migraine prodrome and can be a major roadblock for migraine sufferers. This sensation is not only irritating, but it can also be dangerous when migraineurs are driving or operating machinery or equipment.

5. Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the symptoms of migraine prodrome. This exhaustion is not the same as being tired. This lethargy manifests itself as a feeling of weariness and exhaustion to the point that the migraineur may feel unable to respond to anything.

6. Increased urination, diarrhea

Migraine prodrome symptoms can include excessive urination and diarrhea, making it difficult for migraineurs to leave the house during this time.

7. Phonophobia

Increased sensitivity to sound, often known as phonophobia, is a typical migraine prodrome symptom that can last during the aura and headache phases. Phonophobia drives migraineurs to avoid sound by seeking out calm places, wearing earplugs and covering their heads with pillows.

8. Photophobia

One of the most common migraine symptoms is photophobia or heightened sensitivity to light. It can start during the migraine prodrome and last until the migraine attack is over. Even between migraines, many migraineurs are photophobic, and light can exacerbate migraine symptoms.

9. Increased thirst

As a symptom of the Migraine prodrome, increased thirst might occur. This is one of the most commonly overlooked prodrome symptoms, particularly by people who have other medical conditions that cause increased thirst or who take medications that cause increased thirst.

10. Repetitive yawning

Repetitive yawning is another Migraine prodrome symptom that is often neglected.  Is there a link between dopamine levels and this? Better awareness of these symptoms may lead to a better understanding of Migraine disease as a whole.

11. Sleep issues

Sleep issues can be both a sign of migraine prodrome and a migraine trigger, which is intriguing. It's no surprise that migraines may be perplexing. This is a true contradiction.

12. Stiff neck

Migraine prodrome can cause a stiff neck. If the stiff neck persists without a reason other than Migraine, you should see a doctor because it could be a sign of other health problems, some of which require treatment.

13. Nausea

Nausea is a well-known Migraine symptom, however, many people are unaware that it can start during the prodrome phase, up to two days before any head pain or other symptoms appear.

14. Food cravings

Cravings for food might be a sign of  Migraine prodrome. Cravings can be for any type of food, including sweet, salty, carbohydrate, protein, or any combination of these. So yet, there's no proof that they're linked to any deficiencies in the body.