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Familial Hemiplegic Migraine Treatment
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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05/07/07 #3: Hemiplegic Migraine, stroke, and medications?
Full Question:I have had a history of hemiplegic migraines. I suffered a cerebelar stroke on the left hemisphere from an injection of... Read more »
04/30/07 #8: Hemiplegic Migraine and stroke?
Full Question:My question involves hemiplegic migraines. Just after I turned 41, I had a minor stroke. Ever since that time I have been... Read more »
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 »
Can Depakote become a daily regimen in hemiplegic Migraine treatment?
Full Question: Recently, while in the ER I was given depokote and magnesium in addition to other medications for nausea and pain to... 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 »
Migraines, Headaches, and related issues and concitions.
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