Migraines are a type of headache that can be debilitating and affect your quality of life. A migraine causes throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head. You can tell what kind of migraine you are experiencing, depending on its symptoms. Our team at Jacksonville Chiropractic is here to help you understand the different types of migraines you may encounter.
Migraine with Aura
Migraine with aura typically includes visuals along with the pain. You may see flashes, lines, shapes, and other visual distortions. You may also experience tingling in your arms and legs and notice your other senses aren't working the way they should. Seeing visual auras can signal oncoming migraine pain, or both can occur simultaneously.
Migraine Without Aura
Migraine without aura is the pain of a migraine without the visuals associated with aura migraines. Patients often report feeling sick while experiencing migraines without aura. Migraines with and without aura are the most common types.
With Brainstem Aura
All the classic pain symptoms are present in this migraine and include symptoms of impaired vision, language, or sense. Vertigo, slurred speech, tinnitus, unsteadiness, double vision, and sensitivity to sound are also involved. Two of the latter symptoms need to be present to qualify a migraine as with brainstem aura.
Hormonal Migraine
These types of migraines only happen in women who are about to start their period. These migraines occur when the hormone estrogen drops as the period begins. These migraines tend to be more severe than average and last longer too. These headaches are rare, and most women who get them tend to have other migraine issues as well.
Contact Us for Migraine Treatment from Our Chiropractor in Jacksonville, NC
Make an appointment with our professional staff at Jacksonville Chiropractic if you have any migraine symptoms. We are committed to providing the chiropractic care patients in and around Jacksonville need to experience optimal health and wellness. Call us today at (910) 455-6696 to find out how we can help.