Imagine feeling as though the room has shifted, the supermarket aisle is moving beneath you, or a short car journey suddenly makes you nauseous — yet your head does not hurt. Migraine may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but head pain is not compulsory in every migraine disorder. One important example is vestibular migraine, where dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and motion sensitivity can take centre stage. There is also a recognised form of migraine aura that can occur without a subsequent headache. On this page Migraine is bigger than headache What vestibular migraine can feel like How doctors recognise it Why assessment matters What can help vestibular migraine? Migraine is bigger than headache Migraine is a neurological disorder, not simply a particularly bad headache. Head pain is common, but migraine...

Headaches are very common, and most are not dangerous. However, different headache patterns can point to different causes, and some symptoms need urgent medical attention. It helps to notice where the pain is, how quickly it started, how long it lasts, what it feels like and whether it comes with other symptoms. If headaches are frequent, severe, new or changing, it is always best to discuss them with a doctor. On this page Understanding headaches 1. Tension-type headache 2. Migraine 3. Cluster headache 4. Sinus headache 5. Hormonal headache 6. Caffeine withdrawal headache 7. Medication-overuse headache 8. Exertion headache 9. Eye-strain headache 10. Hypertension-related headache 11. Post-traumatic headache 12. Thunderclap headache Closing thoughts Understanding Headaches Primary and secondary headaches ...