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Diagnosing Migraines
- Migraine Diagnosis - Symptoms of Migraines, Headache Diary
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Prognosis
For many people, migraines eventually go into remission and sometimes disappear completely, particularly as they age. Estrogen decline after menopause may be responsible for remission in some older women.
Complications
Risk for Stroke and Heart Disease. Migraine or severe headache is a risk factor for stroke in both men and women, especially before age 50. Research indicates that migraine may also increase the risk for other types of heart problems.
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From Our Experts
9/3/07 #3: Daughter diagnosed with Migraine without MRI?
Full Question:I took my daughter to the doctor because she is having headaches daily. He said she is having migraines but did not do an... Read more »
Diagnosed with Cerebral Migrainal Infarctions: Documented in men?
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Migraine Medical Misadventure Leads to Young Doctor's Death
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3/3/08 #10: Migrainous syndrome with cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis?
Full Question:I have been diagnosed by Mayo Clinic with a migrainous syndrome with cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis. My migrainous episodes... Read more »
Ophthalmology Migraines, butalbital 3 times a day?
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'Headache diary' may help diagnose migraines
For a person with frequent headaches, keeping a log of that includes information about each headache can help to determine the type or types of... Read more »
Janet Jackson diagnosed with rare migraine condition
Singer Janet Jackson has been diagnosed with a rare type of migraine, according to a statement released by her publicists. Jackson had been forced to... Read more »
Migraine Issues: How is migraine diagnosed?
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What Is a Complex or Complicated Migraine?
People often ask what "complex Migraines" or "complicated Migraines are." That's a difficult question to answer because it varies depending on... Read more »
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 »
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