Table 2.

Description of Migraine Phases

Premonitory Phase (Before the Attack)		Headache Phase (The Attack)	Postdromal Phase (After the Attack)
Warning phase Might occur days or hours before • Concentration problems • Irritability • Repetitive yawning • Sleep issues • Food cravings • Tiredness	Aura • Sensory disturbances • Speech disturbances • Visual disturbances • Symptoms last up to one hour	The attack (and accompanying symptoms) • Throbbing one-sided headache • Sickness, nausea • Sensitive to light, sound	Resolution • Sleep helps • Fatigue • Food intolerance • Altered mood • Impaired concentration • Less intense pain	Recovery • Hangover feeling • Weak • Need rest