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Aura Migraines
Women who get migraine headaches with aura may be at double the risk of a stroke, researchers say. Sufferers who were under 45, smoked, and used oral contraceptives were even more at risk. However, the review of nine other studies revealed that migraine sufferers were not more likely to suffer a heart attack or to die from cardiovascular disease.
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From Our Experts
05/14/07 #1: Almost continuous aura, Migraine without headache?
Full Question: I am a 42-year-old man living in the Southern US. I have suffered from depression, pronounced skin flushing and burning,... Read more »
Is this Migraine aura without headache or silent Migraine?
Full Question: I have gotten migraines in the past. Recently, I've been having aura symptoms without headache. My symptoms are... Read more »
Migraine with aura only -- any drugs that make the aura disappear?
Full Question: migraine with aurasHi, I've had migraines w/auras since childhood. I only get them once or twice a year but only get the... Read more »
Migraine Aura Has Many Variations
People who don't have Migraines often think not only of a headache being part of a Migraine, but also of the Migraine aura. Many people... Read more »
I'm seeing Migraine aura. What can I do right now?
Full Question: ok, I am seeing aura, or electric picket fence on my left side eye, haven't had this in over 15 years! I know a migraine is... Read more »
From Our Sources
Taking Triptans During Migraine Aura May Work Better
It's confusing. Some doctors tell us to take Migraine abortive medications such as the triptans early in a Migraine attack -- during the aura if... Read more »
Study links migraines with aura to brain lesions
Women who suffer from migraines with aura are almost twice as likely to show small brain lesions than women who don't have headaches, a new study has... Read more »
Aura, Migraine and Headache Glossary
The aura is the second potential phase of a Migraine with aura attack (previously called Classic Migraine). May present with varying symptoms... Read more »
More Research Links Migraine With Aura and Stroke in Women
In the last few years, studies have been released about Migraine and stroke risk, and Migraine and cardiovascular disease in both women and men. To... Read more »
Zapping Migraine Shows Promise: Nearing FDA Approval
There's good news about abortive treatment of Migraine with aura - without medications. A portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device... Read more »
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