Can migraine start light and increase in intensity?

Absolutely, ! In fact, you'll find that many people here have more minor symptoms that lead to a full-blown migraine attack. You might be interested in this article by one of our advocates about her experience with the beginning stage of migraine, https://migraine.com/living-migraine/prodrome-beginning-phase. Has this been your personal experience as well? That the migraine starts "light" and increases in intensity over time? -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)