How can I tell if I have a migraine or just a bad headache?

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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.

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How can I tell if I have a migraine or just a bad headache?

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