Thanks. I wondered if it was depression.
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Yes, that deep, bone-aching tiredness absolutely can be a prodrome symptom. Fatigue and lethargy are among the most commonly reported prodrome symptoms, affecting roughly one-third of people with migraine in some studies.
The prodrome phase can begin anywhere from a few hours to two days before the headache itself kicks in Show Full Answer
Yes, that deep, bone-aching tiredness absolutely can be a prodrome symptom. Fatigue and lethargy are among the most commonly reported prodrome symptoms, affecting roughly one-third of people with migraine in some studies.
The prodrome phase can begin anywhere from a few hours to two days before the headache itself kicks in. So that exhaustion may actually be your body's early warning system firing up. Other prodrome symptoms to watch for alongside fatigue include:
- Mood changes (irritability, anxiety, low mood)
- Neck stiffness or pain
- Trouble concentrating
- Food cravings
- Increased thirst or urination
- Nausea
- Increased yawning
Keeping a migraine diary to track when that exhaustion hits versus when the headache follows can be really useful. It may help identify a pattern and give a doctor a clearer picture to refine a treatment plan — including finding the best window to treat early.
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