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Migraine Aura Without Headache Patients
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 you get auras. Others say triptans won't work taken that early, to wait for the headache phase to begin.
So, for those of us with Migraine with aura, when IS it best to take triptans? When the aura starts? When the pain starts? Does it even make a difference.
Aurora et. al. set out to take a look at those very question. The objective of their...
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From Our Experts
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 »
Studying the Characteristics of Migraine Aura
Migraine with aura is experienced in about 20-30% of people who have Migraine disease. People who have cluster headache rarely have visual... Read more »
Migraine Term of the Day: Aura
When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come... Read more »
3/3/08 #1: Migraine with aura and increased stroke risk?
Full Question:I have migraines with aura which go away in 15-20 minutes. I do not get pain with these. I have read articles that some... 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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Migraine with aura can double stroke risk
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... Read more »
Migraine with Aura Linked to Later-Life Brain Lesions
Until recently, Migraine was considered to be an episodic disease with no long-term consequences or effects. In the last few years, however, we've... Read more »
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