Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Expert_badge Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Children with Migraine and PFO

For several years now, researchers have been looking at the connection between Migraine and patent foramen ovale (PFO).   Now, researchers have taken a look at the prevalence of PFO in children who have Migraine.   To find out what this new study revealed, see Children with Migraine and PFO.   Live well,     ... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

PFO and Migraine - July, 2010 Update

The connection between patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been an ongoing topic of discussion and questions.   One clinical trial of PFO closure for Migraine was completed in the UK. Some of the U.S. trials were discontinued before completion.   Dr. David Dodick, a Migraine and Headache ... Read moreChevron
posted 07/30/2010, comments (0)|
salsachica82

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I have had the worst migraines since before I was in 6th grade.

I have hole in my heart! Causing migraines ???

  I just found out I have a hole in my heart. It may be contributing to my constant migraines, and it may explain why good medicines don't always work for me. I hope more reseach is being conducted - ASD or PFO and Migraines... Closing the gap to stop the cycle of Migraines. I'll participate!!! I am already about to have more scans done, and... Read moreChevron
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Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

PFO and Migraine - What the UK MIST Trial Showed

Migraine sufferers who want to know more about patent foramen ovale (PFO) and a possible connection to Migraine should be interested in the results of the MIST (Migraine Intervention with STARFlex® Technology) study. MIST was the British double-blind study designed to evaluate the effect of PFO (patent foramen ovale) closure on Migraine. (See:... Read moreChevron
posted 10/04/2008, comments (0)|
Solta

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Headaches since 1994.

Don't add clots to your headaches!

I know what we talk about here is headaches.  But, after my recent hospitalization I want to give you all tips on not ending up where I was.Blood clots form in veins.  Typically they begin in your legs.  You may have heard of Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT.  These clots can break free and move.  If they move, they have a high... Read moreChevron
posted 08/16/2008, comments (0)|