A migraine can last anywhere from several hours to three days.
Migraines Lasting Longer Than 3 Days
In most cases,migrainesymptoms resolve within three days.
Chronic migraines cause attacks that last longer and happen more frequently.
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Working side by side, medications and home remedies can shorten attacks.
Medications
For migraines, there is a range ofmedicationsdesigned to rescue you from the symptoms of attacks.
Seek help if your headache lasts longer than 72 hours, which is a sign of status migrainosus.
Migraines are not lethal, but they can resemble conditions that are.
They go through distinct stages and last anywhere from several hours to several days.
However, much depends on the jot down of migraine and individual case.
A wide range of factorsfrom poor sleep and stress to certain foodstrigger migraines and make them worse.
Treatments for migraine can also depend.
OTC or prescription medicines and home remedies help manage attack symptoms.
Providers may prescribe additional medications or recommend lifestyle and habit changes to prevent attacks.
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