PFO and Migraine - "Hole in the Heart" and Migraine?

By Teri Robert, Health Guide Thursday, October 04, 2007

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One of the biggest topics of discussion amongst Migraineurs today is that of PFO, "the hole in the heart" that may contribute to Migraines. Migraineurs are asking their doctors to test them to see if they have this condition. Many of those who do want to have the hole repaired -- immediately. Howeve...

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brook

10/12/07 8:16am

I just went in for testing (TEE) where they use a scope inserted down your throat. (I'd rather have a root canal than go through that again.) They are looking at your heart from inside so your ribs don't get in the way. They were looking for a hole in my heart. (All they found was a slight leak in the left ventricle.)

maurice haren

10/14/07 5:53pm

from my very first migraine attack,at asoccermatch at highbury london,all my doctorsfrom gp to neurologists,loked at the fact that i was born with a murmur on my heart,as far as i know it never progressed into a holeand iwas always active in sports my whole life,my first neurologist dr roger bannister from st marys praed st london encouraged me to keep on playing soccer and rugbby at school of course he was slightly bias himself being the first man to break the four minute mile.

lucyinthesky

10/17/07 3:45pm

I had a PFO closure this past February. I was exhibiting stroke symptoms and chronic migraine with aura, so my cardiologist (who also heads the PFO clinical trial at Duke) suggested I get it closed.

The procedure itself wasn't that bad - more weird than anything! My daily, unexplained headaches decreased about 50%. Although I still suffer from migraines triggered by everything from job stress to hormones, it's nice to not suffer daily anymore.

Despite what the clinical trials prove, I love knowing that my own migraines decreased and that the huge, gaping hole I once had won't be the cause of a stroke. I'm glad I had it done.

MaryC

7/23/11 9:19am

The PFO closes after birth, not before.

PFO and Migraine - "Hole in the Heart" and Migraine?

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