Four Stages of a Migraine Attack

Prodrome

Postdrome

Attack

Aura phase

04.

03.

01.

02.

Symptoms

Prodrome

Mood changes

Depression

Fluid retention

Aura

Vision loss

Difficulty speaking

Seeing bright spots  or flashes of light

Attack

Nausea  and  Vomiting

Throbbing or pulsing  pain

Sensitivity to light,  sounds and touch

Postdrome

Feeling drained,  confused, or washed  out