What is complex migraine?
A complex migraine is a type of severe headache that may be accompanied by symptoms such as loss of vision, difficulty speaking, photophobia, or other sensory disturbances (aura). Many of the symptoms may often mimic a stroke.
How do members experience complex migraine?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with complex migraine*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for complex migraine*
Who has complex migraine on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 27 | |
40s | 68 | |
50s | 107 | |
60s | 77 | |
70+ | 19 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 27 | |
Female | 275 |