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Are Hemiplegic Migraines Considered A Autoimmune Disease?
To understand Hemiplegic Migraine, we have to understand that Migraine attacks are episodic manifestations of a genetic neurological disease. Migraine can present in a variety of ways. Hemiplegic Migraine is a rare form of Migraine, made more confusing by there being two variations: Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM) and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine (SHM).
Both FHM and SHM often begin in childhood and cease during adult years. Diagnosing FHM and SHM can be difficult as the symptoms are...
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From Our Experts
12/10/07 #3: Criteria to be a candidate for genetic testing for FHM...
Full Question:I would like to know what criteria a patient needs to meet in order to be a candidate for genetic testing for FHM Hemiplegic... Read more »
Hemiplegic Migraine: The Basics
To understand Hemiplegic Migraine, we have to understand that Migraine attacks are episodic manifestations of a genetic neurological... Read more »
8/20/07 #2: Hemiplegic Migraines triggered by bleach or ammonia?
Full Question:Can Hemiplegic Migraines be caused by Chemical Exposure ? (specifically bleach or ammonia ). My wife has had 5 episodes... Read more »
Migraine Question of the Week, 1/25/12: CVA or Migraine?
Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on MyMigraineConnection. Nancy and I both... Read more »
When Career and Autoimmune Disease Meet
Reprinted with permisison of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.com If ever two things were once considered mutually exclusive, they were... Read more »
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Hemiplegic Migraine: Genetic Testing may be Helpful
Hemiplegic Migraine (HM) is a rare subtype of Migraine with aura (MWA) that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. There are two variations of... Read more »
Excerpt 2: "Living Well With Migraine Disease and Headaches"
The first time I remember having a Migraine attack was when I was six-years-old. At the time, I didn’t realize what it was. There were these... Read more »
Stopping autoimmune diseases--before they start
Scientists say they may have found a way to track the start of autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders Associated with Migraine Disease
As researchers investigate the connection between Migraine disease and other conditions, we're learning that there are connections between Migraine... Read more »
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