How long does migraine last?

Answer 1

They usually only last a day or two. A Migraine that lasts more than 3 days is called Status Migrainousus and a reason to see a doctor asap. Migraineous stroke is rare, but becomes much more likely the longer the Migraine attack goes on.

For best results, see a headache specialist who has had extra training in diagnosing and treating these types of disorders. There are many different types of headaches, and this may not be a Migraine at all.

Answer 2

There is a small risk of stroke related to migraine. A stronger risk is that your body gets used to being in a migraine cycle, which can subsequently become harder and harder to break - and leave you dealing with chronic headache.

If you have a migraine which lasts of 72 hours you need to go to the emergency room or contact your doctor to be seen immediately. There are medications besides pain medications which they can try to abort the migraine.

If you are having the worst headache of your life, ALWAYS go to the ER.

Answer 3

A migraine can last a period of days if not weeks... Oh, yeah! Believe me I suffer from migraines... Caffeine (I prefer a Coca-Cola) and a pain killer (Excedrin Migraine is the most effective) can significantly reduce the discomfort associated w/a migraine (i.e. nausea, cranial and eye pressure, and sensitivity to the light). You can also get a prescription, but at times you can become immune or addicted to them after a while. It's also been discovered that Botox, injected to the temples to paralyze those migraine causing nerves, can relieve migraines, too. You can save a lot of money by purchasing aspirin and acetiminophen (Tylenol) separately, and take one of each with a cup of coffee. Excedrin is a combination of these three ingredients, and costs a lot more than buying these separately, especially the generic brands.

Answer 4

Migraine headaches is a recurring throbbing intense pain that usually affects one side of the head however it can also affect both sides of the head. These migraine headaches occur when arteries to the brain become narrow (constricted ) and then widen (dilate). Some 10 - 30 minutes before the headache begins there may be symptoms of depression, irritability, restlessness, nausea, or loss of appetite. These attacks can last for hours or even days.

Answer 5

The attacks may last for several hours or for a day or more and may come as often as several times a week.