Migraine Aura Foundation

Make Your Migraine Visible

Migraine isn’t just a headache—it’s a complex condition marked by a wide range of neurological symptoms that can emerge before, during, and between attacks. Recognizing them matters for diagnosis, treatment, and your quality of life.

What visitors say about our site

“I never thought I’d live to see the day that describing visual and other sensory disturbances could be discussed openly and without shame.”
— I. R.

“The stories you’ve shared almost reduced me to tears. I see myself in their words.”
— I. S.

“It makes you feel less alone — I don’t know anyone else who suffers from similar symptoms.”
— K. L.

“I decided to embrace my migraine and base my art practice on it. Finding a list of contemporary artists was very exciting.”
— T. H.

“Your website helped me understand my daughter’s frightening first aura — she thought she saw a ghost.”
— The H. Family

“My experiences closely match the reports already published. Thank you — it makes you feel less alone, as I don’t know anyone else who suffers from similar symptoms.”
— M. L.

“It is comforting to see that the symptoms I experience are also described by other affected individuals. I was initially somewhat skeptical of the diagnosis.”
— E. S.

With you, not just for you: Your experiences inspire the quest for migraine science’s holy grail — attack prediction and ultra-early intervention.

Revealing Experiences

Art & stories make migraine’s hidden impact visible.

Explore Your Brain State

Measure what matters — explore a growing toolbox.

Take Back Control

Catch migraine early — treat it smarter.

In Memoriam

Co-Founder Klaus Podoll (1958-2019).)

Migraine aura is more than visual disturbance — it can affect speech, sensation, movement, or even thought clarity. Since 1998, we’ve gathered over 7,000 patient accounts to build one of the world’s most comprehensive sources of knowledge on migraine aura.

For Healthcare Professionals

Equipping healthcare professionals and industry partners with evidence-based tools, research, and resources for every stage of migraine care.