Migraines are known to fall in the primary category of headaches, i.e., the headache is not a symptom of any other illness but an illness itself. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is one of the third more prevalent illnesses in the world. The headaches are severe and affect daily activity and lifestyle of the person. There are different types of migraines and treatment plans, let’s take a look at those.

1. Types of Migraine
Here are the main types of migraine headaches that occur:

• Complicated
  Also called migraine with an aura, 15 to 20 percent of those suffering from migraine experience this type. An aura includes symptoms like blind spots in your vision, tingling skin, seeing wavy or jagged lines, seeing bright lights or dots.
• Common
  This headache does not follow the aura symptoms as mentioned above. The pain may vary from episode to episode. Just rest and let it pass.
• Silent
  Also called an acephalgic migraine, this type does not trigger a headache. It only follows the symptoms of the aura, hence categorized as such a type of migraine. Make sure to stay alert about the symptoms.
• Hemiplegic
  This type triggers a temporary paralysis to one of the bodies. There may be extreme weakness or a tingling sensation on the affected side where there are neurological or sensory changes. There could also be possible loss of sensation and vision change which is followed by a headache sometimes.
• Retinal
  This type of migraine triggers a temporary, partial, or complete, loss of vision in one of the eyes. There is also pain experienced, which may seem like it is stemming from behind the eye and continues to spread to the rest of your skull. The temporary loss of vision could either be for minutes or even months.
• Chronic
  Headaches that last for about 15 days in a month come under this category of migraines. It is difficult to deal with migraine symptoms for this long and hence people take medications. However, this frequent use of headache medications can induce more aches.
• Brainstem Aura
  This type of migraine headache affects the back of your head and you may experience symptoms like vertigo, loss of balance, double vision, slurred speech. Apart from these sometimes vomiting is also triggered along with a ringing in the ears.
• Status migranosus
  One of the most rare types of migraine, this can last for about 72 hours. The headaches can be severe and can cause nausea as well.

2. Treatment Options
These treatments are known to work well against migraine attacks:

• Abortive
  These medications are need to be taken just when the migraines strikes and when the symptoms are mild.
• Preventive
  These medications are prescribed only when the headaches strike more than four times in a month and are severe to handle.
• Alternative
  Resting in a quiet, dark room is helpful. You can also apply a cold washcloth on your forehead and behind your neck to relieve some pain. Massaging your scalp can also be helpful in such pain.