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Quick Test for Migraines: If You Have a Headache Now

This quick test simulates a reversal of the narrowing (constriction) of blood vessels that occurs during migraine headaches.

  • If you are currently experiencing a headache, press your fingers on both temples, or have someone press on your temples.
  • After one to two minutes, release the pressure on your temples.
  • If you feel better with pressure against your temples and worse when the pressure is removed, your current headache has an 80% likelihood of being a migraine.

Migraine Headaches

Last reviewed on: May 2010
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