Why does migraine headache symptoms last so long. It’s a great question. I get it often. That’s why I wrote this article. Many times, patients will ask me that question: Why do headaches last for 2 days, 3 or more weeks? Or even months? Migraine headache symptoms typically last between 4 and 72 hours. Often, a simple anti-inflammatory medication and good sleep can stop the headache. True migraines can be accompanied by light sensitivity, noise sensitive and sensitivity to smells.
Central Sensitization
This is because of “central sensitization” within the brain. This means that your brain’s nerves are too sensitive. You may feel nausea or vomiting, but you can also experience other symptoms such as migraine. You might feel hungry or dehydrated. You may feel irritable (gee..think so? You might feel confused or irritable. Friends and family will tell you that you appear confused and may be slurring your words. Your hands and feet may feel cold, and your feet may feel tingling.
Many people mistakenly believe they have a sinus headache if their nose is stuffy. Female migraineurs often experience headaches during their menstrual cycles, which is a common trigger for migraines. Menstrual migraine is a condition where your headaches occur during your menstrual cycle. Food items and prolonged unrelieved stress are additional triggers for migraine.
Depression
Depression and other mood disorders are another trigger for migraine. Many people have difficulty understanding this. Migraine is strongly linked with depression. You are in status migrainosus if your migraine headaches persist beyond three days and you can’t stop the pain with your usual migraine headache treatments.
Migraine treatment can be done in many ways. You may believe that a pill can cure migraines. If this is the case, you might have headache problems. Migraines can be treated with lifestyle changes, medications, and alternative therapies.