What Do You Know About Migraine Headaches?

Many households in the U.S. have someone who suffers from migraine headaches. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of migraines.

1. Who is most likely to have migraines?

A. People assigned male at birthB. People assigned female at birthC. TeensD. Children

2. What is a common trigger of migraines?

A. StressB. Flickering lightsC. Chocolate and red wineD. All of the above

3. More than half of migraine sufferers have something in common. What is it?

A. Allergies that affect their breathingB. Excess weightC. High blood pressureD. Family members who have migraines

4. Every person who has migraines has certain symptoms hours or days before the headache starts.

A. TrueB. False

5. No medicines can help once a migraine has started.

A. TrueB. False

6. Migraines vary. But what's one of the most identifiable symptoms of this kind of headache?

A. Pupils dilateB. NauseaC. Pain on 1 side of the headD. Dizziness

7. What's 1 type of aura that migraine sufferers have?

A. Body temperature risesB. Body temperature fallsC. Sensation of a flashing lightD. Severe nausea

8. Which of these is a medicine to help prevent migraines?

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