Which phase follows the migraine attack and may leave patients feeling drained or euphoric?

• A. Postdromal phase
• B. Prodromal phase
• C. Aura phase
• D. Interictal phase

Answer: (A)

The postdromal phase follows the migraine attack and is when patients often feel drained, fatigued, or mood changes, and sometimes euphoric. This lingering state can last hours to a day or two after the headache ends, which distinguishes it from the other phases. The prodromal phase occurs before the attack and includes symptoms like yawning, fatigue, or mood changes; the aura phase involves sensory disturbances such as visual changes during the attack; the interictal phase is the period between attacks when no symptoms are present.