We are otolaryngologists, audiologists, physical therapists, dentists, advanced practice providers, neurologists, pain specialists, researchers, residents, students and others.

Our goals

  • Build a knowledgeable workforce to care for the non-headache forms of migraine
  • Invigorate the study of migraine variants
  • Improve the quality of life of people with migraine-related head and neck symptoms

"Joining MiOS has truly transformed my perspective on migraine and its significant overlap with many otolaryngology conditions. This deeper understanding has directly enhanced the way I care for my patients."

Dr. Osama Abdelaziz Ahmed Radwan

for members

Learn

CME course, office tools, videos, webinars, literature library.

Network

Communication platform. Private and group messaging

Teach

Materials for developing your own lecture

Research

Join or develop clinical studies

For Patients

Join the Heads Registry

Share your medical experience to learn more about your disease

Migraine Pro Finder

Find local medical professionals to help treat head & neck migraine symptoms

Migraine Patient Resources

Educational resources including explainer videos, podcasts, blogs and more.

Migraine Symptoms

While a headache with light or noise sensitivity and nausea or vomiting are the hallmark symptoms of migraine, be aware that this condition can cause an array of symptoms throughout the body.

*Hover over each region on the graphic below to see symptoms associated with that area of the body.

Migraine Symptoms

While a headache with light or noise sensitivity and nausea or vomiting are the hallmark symptoms of migraine, be aware that this condition can cause an array of symptoms throughout the body.

Ear

  1. Ear pressure
  2. Blocked ear
  3. Noise sensitivity
  4. Sensation of water or foreign object
  5. Discomfort when exposed to wind or touch
  6. Tinnitus
  7. Loss of balance or spinning sensation
  8. Sudden loss of hearing in one ear
  9. Fluctuating hearing loss
  10. Difficulty understanding what people are saying

Eye

 

  1. Light sensitivity (light causes discomfort)
  2. Temporary visual disturbances - zig-zags, bright, moving spots - white or colored, partial loss of vision
  3. Pain or pressure
  4. Double vision
  5. Persistence or reappearance of an image after you stop looking at the image (palinopsia)
  6. Watery eye(s)
  7. Red, or bloodshot, eye(s)

Nose

  1. Unexplained blockage or congestion
  2. Excessive clear secretions
  3. Phantom smells
  4. Sensitivity to odors

Mouth

  1. Unexplained tooth pain
  2. Burning tongue or mouth sensation

Face

  1. Pain and/or pressure around eyes & sinuses
  2. TMJ pain
  3. Tingling
  4. Numbness

Brain

  1. Head pain or pressure
  2. Spinning sensation, loss of balance, lightheadedness
  3. Persistent fatigue
  4. Brain fog - difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering (use commas)
  5. Difficulty finding words (aphasia) or slurring words
  6. Moodswings
  7. Back pain
  8. Sleep disturbances
  9. Yawning

Head & Neck

 

  1. Head pain or pressure
  2. Neck and/or shoulder pain
  3. Skin or scalp sensitivity (allodynia)
  4. Persistent dry cough (neurogenic cough)
  5. Voice changes

Whole Body

  1. Sensitivity to touch, wind, cold (allodynia)
  2. Persistent fatigue
  3. Feeling too hot or cold; feverish
  4. Excessive sweating
  5. Back pain
  6. Numbness and/or tingling
  7. Sensitivity to motion (carsick or seasick)
  8. Food cravings

Abdomen / Belly

  1. Nausea or vomiting
  2. Stomachaches
  3. Loss of appetite
  4. Colic

Pelvis

  1. Pelvic pain and tenderness
  2. Groin or testicular pain 
  3. Increased urination