Migraine symptoms

Throbbing pain on one side, nausea, and light sensitivity are classic migraine signs. Prescription abortive and preventive medications are available — a provider can start treatment online.

Also called: what is a migraine · migraine vs headache · migraine relief

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

  • Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
  • High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
  • Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
  • Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

Conditions related to migraine symptoms

These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.

Migraines

Migraines is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of migraine symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Tension headache

Tension headache is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of migraine symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

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