Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova·2024
Migraine patients exhibit distinct psychophysiological changes before, during, and after attacks. These patterns, including heightened anxiety and pain sensitivity, may predict and help prevent future migraine episodes.
Area of Science:
Neuroscience
Psychology
Pain Medicine
Context:
Migraine without aura is a common neurological disorder.
Understanding the psychophysiological changes associated with migraine attacks is crucial for effective management.
Previous research has explored various aspects of migraine pathophysiology, but a comprehensive psychophysiological profile across different attack phases remains to be fully elucidated.
Purpose:
To investigate the psychophysiological patterns in patients with migraine without aura compared to healthy individuals.
To analyze changes in psychological and neurophysiological parameters before, during, and after migraine attacks.
To explore the potential of these psychophysiological dynamics as predictors for migraine prophylaxis.
Summary:
A study involving 85 migraine patients and 20 healthy controls examined clinical-neurological, psychological (Spielberger, Beck, alexithymia, algesic questionnaire), and neurophysiological (conditional negative wave, nociceptive flexor reflex, trigeminal evoked potentials, heart rhythm spectral analysis, polysomnography) parameters.
A characteristic psychophysiological pattern was identified in migraine patients, with synchronous changes in psychological and neurophysiological parameters observed before, during, and after attacks.
Key pre-attack findings included increased pathological integration, weakened antinociceptive system activity, heightened anxiety, increased catecholaminergic system tension, elevated trigeminal hyperactivity, and decreased pain tolerance.
Impact:
The identified psychophysiological dynamics show a tendency towards reversibility after an attack.
These dynamic changes could serve as valuable predictors for impending migraine attacks.
This research opens new avenues for the development of targeted prophylactic strategies for migraine management.