What is a migraine? Migraine is a health condition that is more than just a bad headache. It is a complex neurological condition that typically involves headaches. However, not everyone with migraine will experience the headache aspect during an episode. Migraine is different from other headaches. It can feel like the world is ending and you can do nothing to make it go away. Even though your symptoms are temporary, the duration of a migraine can make it feel like time is moving slower and against you.  A migraine is a severe headache that causes throbbing, pulsing head pain on one side of your head. The headache phase of a migraine usually lasts at least four hours, but it can also last for days. This headache gets worse with: Physical activity. Bright lights. Loud noises. Strong odors. By far the most common type of headache we see in our practice, migraines are the most frequent cause of disabling, recurring headache pain. What are the types of migraines? There ar...