5.       Auras can accompany migraines.

Those who suffer from migraines can tell you that auras are downright scary. This is because you may see flashing lights or flashing “V’s.” You may even lose vision in general. According to the Mayo Clinic, auras usually come in visual form. However, they can also come in the form of sensory, motor and verbal disturbances. The first time this happens, many migraine sufferers think that they’re dying because they don’t know why these symptoms have occurred. These symptoms are said to be present for about 20 minutes to an hour.

6.       Migraines are painful and can last for several days.

For sufferers, it seems like migraines last forever. According to the Mayo Clinic, an untreated migraine is said to be present somewhere between four hours and three days. The frequency and duration depend on the person. Some have migraines many times a month, and some have only one in a lifetime.

When a migraine occurs, many things can happen. You may experience pain on either or both sides of your head. The pain may pulsate. This can be described as a type of throbbing. Further, it's common to be sensitive to light, sound and smell. Nausea, vomiting and blurred vision may accompany migraines. Fatigue or euphoria may occur after the migraine subsides.

7.       Migraines can be disabling.

Migraines can be downright disabling. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is said to be the eighth most-disabling illness in the world. It is a common cause of emergency rooms visits. In fact, every 10 seconds, an American visits the ER with either a headache or a migraine. Add that to the fact that more than 90 percent of those who get migraines can’t work or perform daily activities when attacks occur.