Mixed tension migraine
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Mixed tension migraines are also known as mixed migraines or mixed headaches. They combine characteristics of tension headaches and migraines.
A person may be thought to have mixed headaches when, in addition to experiencing muscle tension headaches, they begin to experience migraine symptoms as well, such as light sensitivity triggering an attack.
A person may also be thought to have this condition when they already experience migraines and then begin to experience chronic daily muscle tension headaches in addition to migraines.
Mixed tension migraines are classified as primary headaches and can be either episodic and chronic, or daily.
Mixed tension migraines are commonly managed by medication and avoiding activities which may trigger the headaches. This migraine usually lasts between 4 and 72 hours and the level of pain can vary significantly.
A mixed tension migraine falls into category ICHD 2, ICD10 G44.2 of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. Headaches of this category include:[citation needed]
- Infrequent episodic tension-type headache
- Frequent episodic tension-type headache
- Chronic tension-type headache
- Probable tension-type headache
Symptoms and signs
Symptoms of mixed tension include, but are not limited to, the following;[citation needed]
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Pain on one/both sides of the head
- Neck pain
- Irritability
- Depression
- Sensitivity to sound and/or light
- Numbness and/or tingling sensation of the limbs