5 Reasons a Migraine is not "Just a Headache". #1 Migraine attacks can include a variety of symptoms beyond head pain. #2 It is common to experience nausea or vomiting during migraine attacks. # 3 Migraine symptoms last minimum 4 hours, but can last for months. #4 Headache is only one of the 4 potential phases of a migraine. #5 Unlike headaches migraines are often associated with aura, which can result in severe visual disturbances, difficulty communicating, motor weakness, among other symptoms.