Is it a migraine?

[Magnacarta]

Every now and again I get incredibly bad headaches but sometimes they can get incredibly bad. My vision blurs entirely until all I can see is an extremely bright swirl of colours, no patterns can be seen. I go really lightheaded and the pain gets unbearable. It can cause me to feel faint for a few seconds and these can occur whether relaxed, exercised, stood up or sat down.

Is this actually a migraine as people have suggested or could it be something else?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
Thanks for the update. You can seek another doctor's opinion if you like for proper evaluation. There is also a headache tracker in the forum that may help.  Migraines respond well with both abortive and preventive medications prescribed as well as avoidance of triggers that may be responsible for the attacks. Take care and best regards.

[Magnacarta]

I get all of those symptoms except actually vomiting. My doctor said I most likely have a lack of oxygen to the back of the brain but didn't want to do any follow ups although this doctor is useless and won't let me seek other doctors in the practice.

Sorry for the absence, been busy.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Migraine headaches usually present with one-sided throbbing headaches and aura symptoms like nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sounds. This can be managed with rest, ice packs,  pain medications and avoidance of triggers.  If there is no trigger identified, you may benefit from further evaluation by your doctor. Complete physical and neurological examination and imaging studies like CT scan may help. Take care and do keep us posted.

[Magnacarta]

Should say, I normally get bad and sometime become incredibly bad :P