 Full Question:
I have been under the care of a Neurologist for 3 years. I have been
diagnosed with cluster headaches and transformed migraines behind my right eye.
I have been on 480 mg of Verapamil and have seen a lot of progress. My last
Migraine attack was Friday, November 5th 2004. I went to the emergency room and
my blood pressure was 153/100 before receiving a shot of Demerol. My blood
pressure 20 minutes after the injection and abortion of migraine was back to
normal 120/70. My question is, does the pain from Migraines cause blood pressure
to rise that high during attacks? And likewise, does high blood pressure cause
migraines and cluster headaches behind the right eye? Thank you for your help.
Joel. Answer: Dear Joel; Both are true: headaches and Migraines can cause increased BP and high BP can set you up for headaches and Migraines. Sounds like you've made good progress. Good luck,
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