Migraine Fatigue: Why You Feel Drained Before or After an Attack

Fatigue around migraine is not a character flaw. It may be an early warning sign, part of the pain phase, or a postdrome effect after pain has lifted.

Track the energy timeline

• Whether fatigue came before, during, or after pain
• Sleep quality and sensory load
• Ability to manage basic tasks
• How long it took to feel like yourself

Bring persistent or changing fatigue to a clinician, especially if it is new for you.

This article is educational and does not replace personal medical advice.