A migraine typically feels like a severe, throbbing, or pulsing pain usually on one side of the head, often described as pounding or pulsating. The pain can start as a dull ache and worsen over minutes to hours, sometimes affecting the area behind the eye or the neck

. In addition to the headache, migraines often come with other symptoms such as:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes smell
• Fatigue or lethargy
• Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
• Dizziness or feeling faint
• Neck pain or stiffness
• Sweating and chills
• Mood changes like irritability or sadness
• Some people experience an aura before the headache, which includes visual disturbances like flashing lights, blind spots, zigzag lines, or temporary vision loss, as well as sensory symptoms like tingling or numbness

Migraine attacks can last from 4 hours up to 3 days and may be so intense that everyday activities become impossible. After the headache phase, many people feel tired or mentally dull, sometimes called a migraine hangover

. In summary, a migraine is much more than just a headache; it is a complex neurological event with a range of symptoms that can severely impact daily life