However, ignoring the early warning signs of the disease can lead to prolonged pain and affect daily life. Early symptoms often appear a few hours, even a few days before the headache flares up, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

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Early recognition of the warning signs of migraine is important because it will lead to effective intervention and control. These signs include:

Unusual fatigue

Feeling unexplained tired and yawning more than usual can be early signs of a migraine. These symptoms often appear hours or even a day before the actual headache begins. The sufferer will feel exhausted despite getting enough sleep and will tend to yawn more than usual.

Unusual appetite and thirst

A sudden craving for certain foods, especially sweet or salty foods, can be an early sign of a migraine. So can feeling more thirsty than usual. These symptoms are the result of changes in the brain that often occur before the migraine actually hits.

Mood swings

Emotional changes, such as feeling sad, irritable, or overly excited, also occur before a migraine. If you notice these unusual signs and suspect a migraine is coming, you can take early intervention measures, such as stress management techniques or preventive medications.

Stiff neck, muscle tension

Stiffness or discomfort in the neck is one of the common early symptoms of migraines. This stiffness comes from neurological changes. The way to handle it is for the patient to do gentle stretches, do relaxation exercises, or apply heat to reduce the discomfort and severity of the pain, according to Medical News Today .