Name It to Tame It: Why Knowing Your Migraine Type Changes Everything

Imagine two women in the same office, both battling migraine attacks.
One sees flashing lights and zigzag patterns before her pain begins.
The other? No warning signs at all. Just pain.

Both are living with migraine.
But not the same type.

Understanding your migraine type isn’t just about giving it a label, it’s about unlocking better treatment, safer daily decisions, and more personalised relief.

Let’s break down the most common types:

1. Migraine Without Aura – The most common form. There are no early warning signs; the pain simply strikes.
   
   

2. Migraine With Aura – This includes neurological symptoms such as visual disturbances, tingling, or difficulty speaking before the headache begins.
   
   

3. Chronic Migraine – Defined as having 15 or more headache days per month, with at least 8 showing migraine features.
   
   

4. Vestibular Migraine – Causes dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems, often without head pain.
   
   

5. Menstrual Migraine – Triggered by hormonal changes, typically around the menstrual cycle.
   
   

6. Hemiplegic Migraine – A rare but serious type where one side of the body becomes temporarily weak or numb, mimicking a stroke.
   
   

When you know which category your migraine falls into, you can start making sense of your patterns, what triggers them, what relieves them, and how to prevent them safely.

So, the next time you speak to your healthcare professional, don’t just describe the pain, talk about your symptoms before, during, and after your attack. Those clues help pinpoint your migraine type and refine your treatment plan.

Your migraine has a name.
Once you name it, you can tame it.
And once you tame it, you can reclaim your peace, your productivity, and your purpose.

📥 Start today: Download your free Migraine Relief Resource Kit and take the Migraine Profile Quiz to uncover your type