Migraine is common
Genes play a role. According to studies, your risk of suffering 70% migraines is if your parents are also migraine patients. Scientists have identified a gene by the name of TRESK, which is believed to influence if we get migraines or not. 17,000 Danes suffer migraines every day, that could last for up to three days. 50% of all migraine patients have never consulted a doctor about it. Many treat the symptoms with painkillers, which have almost no effect. 15-35% of all migraine attacks begin with vision or sensory problems, aka aura. Some see zigzag lines and light flashes. Aura lasts for about 30 minutes and ends, right before the migraine attack begins.