Symptoms of a migraine can include:
- Throbbing pain on one side of the head. But you can have pain on both sides.
- Pain behind one of your eyes.
- Moderate to very bad pain. The pain may be so bad that you can't do any of your usual activities.
- Pain that gets worse with routine physical activity.
- Pain that gets worse when you're around light, noise, and sometimes smells.
Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, or both.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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