Migraine Life Insurance

A migraine is not just a headache, it is a far more complex medical condition which is neurological and affects many areas of the body, not just the head. There is currently no actual known reason for the cause of migraines and research continues to try to understand more about the condition.

There is also no current cure for migraines, however, there are many different forms of treatment to ease the pain and discomfort caused by these episodes. A migraine can affect any one of us and at any given moment.

There are generally 5 stages of a migraine which are:

Prodrome stage: This is the warning stage and can include mood changes, fatigue and unusual amounts of hunger or thirst which can happen up to 48hrs prior to an attack
Aura: Usually lasting up to an hour and preceding the headache, including symptoms such as pins and needles, confusion or visual disturbance.
Main stage: This is where a headache usually occurs which generally lasts between 4hrs and 72hrs, other symptoms can be nausea and/or vomiting.
Postdrome/Resolution: The pain usually eases at this stage and begins to disappear however the feeling of fatigue and being lethargic will usually remain
Recovery stage: This stage can amazingly last for a few days to get to full recovery, or can be almost instant for a lucky few.

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