> Aura is the complex of neurological symptoms that typically occur just before the onset of headache. It can occur during the headache as well.

> Most patients with migraine have attacks without aura

> Only 15% of migraine sufferers experience aura, and those with aura may not experience it with every headache

> Auras usually last 5 – 60 minutes and may occur without headache

> Symptoms may occur hours to a day or two before a migraine attack

> Typical aura consists of visual and/or sensory and/or speech symptoms

> Sensory symptoms may occur in the form of pins and needles sensation moving slowly from where this sensation begins and affecting part of one side of the body and face. Numbness may occur in its wake, but numbness may also be the only symptom. Speech disturbances occur less frequently.