Am I Getting a Migraine?: 4 Signs You Should Look out For

Migraines can be extremely tedious and painful. They can come out of nowhere and literally debilitate a person. The dreaded headache not only brings on acute pain in the head, but also can make a person feel as if they're going to throw up. Sometimes, the only way to get rid of a migraine is to lay down in a completely dark room with no noise or light to irritate the headache. Even though they do hit people out of the blue, there are some common signs that prove one may be getting a migraine. 

Some signs of an impending migraine might be more noticeable than others, which is why it's important to mindfully listen to your body. Here's how you can you can easily figure out if a migraine is in your near future. 

1. You May Be Sensitive to Smell When you're about to be hit with a migraine, you might notice that your sensitivity to smell becomes worse than ever. Things that don't normally seem to smell terrible suddenly feel extremely pungent. This sensitivity can also make you feel nauseous.


2. Spots of Light May Appear If you see splotches and flashes of light, there's a chance you're about to get a migraine. This is caused by the over activity of your brain's visual cortex. Many people say that they only see the light in one eye, so if that's something you notice, don't worry -- it's pretty common.


3. You May Find Yourself Confused When you have a migraine, your normal brain function becomes disrupted, causing you to become dizzy. These brain disruptions may also cause you to be confused. If you find yourself suddenly unsure of what's going on or where you are, you may be suffering from an acute confusional migraine. If you're experiencing this issue, ask someone to take you to an urgent care clinic or another health clinic. The urgent care clinic will hopefully be able to help you make sense of what is going on. However, the clinic's providers may also tell you to visit your primary doctor that handles your migraine issues for further treatment.


4. Your Limbs and Body May Tingle If you're feeling tingling sensations in your arms and legs, like little pinpricks, you may be experiencing the beginning of a migraine. This is often associated with "aura disturbances," which are a perceptual disturbance that precedes the onset of some migraines. However, it may be a good idea to check with your doctor to make sure it's nothing more serious. If your doctor isn't open at the time of your migraine, check with an urgent care clinic since 85% of them are open all week long.

Migraines can be hard to control once you have one that has fully onset. However, if you notice some of the pre-symptoms that have been listed above, there's a chance you may be able to prevent a migraine from getting even worse with the use of medicine and other remedies.