New Warning
As a 25 year patient with migraines my symptoms and warnings have remained pretty much the same. But here in the past year or so I have developed a new warning. When I am about to get a migraine I start yawning. And just once or twice but constantly. Uncontrollably, for a good five or so minutes. Then about a half hour later I have a viscous migraine. My abortive medicine lessens the impact but I am working with my neurologist to update my meds.
HI TrishaNP,
I hear you!! Prodrome, or the first sign of a migraine attack is often thought of as a warning indication that a migraine attack is one the way. Prodrome symptoms can include yawning, frequent urination, irritability, difficult concentrating and many others. I am often cranky before a migraine attack and experience frequent yawning and urination too. You're not alone!!
Thank you for sharing that with us!
Have a good day,
Nancy
I have the same issue! Out of no where I will just start yawning. Thing is I really don't have abortive meds that work. I am getting ready to start infusions to go along with Botox shots. They are going to stagger them to try and lower my migraine days- the botox seems to stop working after 8 weeks. I can't take any triptans and have tried just about everything else. I am always open to find out what other take that works for them. If you want a list of all the stuff I have prescribed or have tried; prepare yourself, and give me time. It just mite end up to be a book!
My story is just like yours!
I have to pop my ears. My jaw clenches. Pain going down my neck to my shoulder on either side. I may smell burning wood, or gasoline, or hear rock music like Metallica. My husband is wonderful because I often ask him if he smells the wood or gasoline or hears the rock music. He has become very tolerant and understanding.
Smelling things that aren't there, especially burning things, is actually a frequently discussed symptom around here! The medical term is phantosmia. Some of the other common scents are smoke, ozone, or trash. Tinnitus or ringing in the ears is also common, but I think this is the first time I've heard someone mention hearing music by a specific artist. Do you like Metallica? And do you ever listen to music during attacks? Everyone is different, but some people find specific music helps them get their minds off the pain ... a couple people said they like loud rock music because it drowns out everything else! We're all so unique. Very glad to hear your husband is supportive! -Melissa, team member
My sense of smell is heightened to the point of making me nauseous. Things that usually smell good are suddenly way too strong! I also get extreme light sensitivity. Even in a dark room, a nightlight feels like a spotlight searing into my skull.
