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Migraine changes with age: IMPACT on migraine classification.

Leslie Kelman1

  • 1Headache Center of Atlanta, 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 620, Atlanta, GA 30342, USA.

Headache
|July 27, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Migraine features change with age, with some symptoms decreasing and others increasing in older adults. The 50+ age group experiences a "lesser migraine" with fewer severe symptoms and better medication response.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on migraine characteristics across different age groups.
  • Understanding age-related changes in migraine is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if migraine diagnostic criteria evolve with age.
  • To document age-related influences on the full spectrum of migraine features.
  • To define the clinical spectrum and prognostic profile of migraine stratified by age.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 1,009 migraine patients was stratified into three age groups: 16-29, 30-49, and 50+ years.
  • Key variables analyzed included headache triggers, characteristics, associated symptoms, location, frequency, and disability.
  • Data were analyzed to identify age-specific differences in migraine presentation.

Main Results:

  • While prodrome, aura, and postdrome frequencies showed no age differences, aura headaches decreased with age.
  • Specific triggers like stress declined with age, while alcohol, smoke, and neck pain increased; hormonal triggers peaked in the 30-49 age group for women.
  • Associated symptoms like photophobia and phonophobia decreased with age, whereas neck pain location and tearing/runny nose increased.

Conclusions:

  • Migraine features exhibit significant age-related variations, with a general decline in symptom frequency and intensity in older individuals.
  • The 50+ age group often presents with a milder migraine profile, suggesting a
  • lesser acute migraine attack.
  • These findings support the notion that migraine features may lessen over time, potentially contributing to lower prevalence in older populations.

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