The processing of an application doesnât begin until after your appointment at the passport agency. If you canât get an appointment for another two weeks, for example, you can expect the total amount of time the process will take to extend to nine to ten weeks â if youâre lucky.
1 Silent migraines occur when you have an aura without a headache. 2  Migraine triggers may be environmental, related to food, or physiological.  Over-the-counter pain relievers may help acute migraines. If you experience migraines often, your doctor may prescribe preventive medications.
One leading theory for the cause of migraines is âcortical spreading depression.â This wave of brain activity that sweeps over the brain, can be seen on an MRI and is blamed for migraine aura and other migraine symptoms. Others believe hyperactivity in the brain stem causes migraines. Because migraines are difficult to control, many people with this disorder often take medication regularly. Overuse of medication can also lead to migraines.