Headaches aren't the only symptom of migraines. Migraines are an umbrella for multiple symptoms, and everyone experiences a migraine a little bit differently. How do you know you have a migraine? The following are the hallmarks of a migraine headache:
A drooping eyelid (more common in cluster headaches but it can happen in migraines)
Bloodshot eyes
Cold hands and feet or feeling hot all over
Flushed or pale face or a very red face
Frequent, regular headaches
Moderate to severe pain
Pain lasts several hours to three days
Tender scalp
Throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head
Feeling better after sleeping
Associated symptoms include nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, sensitivity to loud noises and light, and feeling depressed.
