Back in 2004, I was diagnosed with "pain free migraines". I had every kind of test possible -MRI, MS, CAT Scan, etc. They determined that I did not have TIA's, stroke, etc. The neurologist said the pain free migraines were caused by emotional upset, stress, etc. What I want to know is can this type of migraine cause any permenant brain damage?
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Q: Do pain free migraines cause any type of permenant brain damage to the arteries, etc?
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2/16/10 11:17pm
rainwalker,
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With or without the headache/pain phase, there is some evidence that Migraine may be a progressive brain disease that can, in the long run, cause white matter lesions on the brain. Researchers are still learning about this, so we don't yet know what damage may be done by Migraines. You can read more in Acephalgic or Silent Migraine - The Basics and Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease? You might also want to take a look at this video -- The Evolving Role of Migraine Prevention.
Welcome again,
Teri
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