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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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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 »
Headache Occurring During Migraine Aura
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Full Question: I am a 51 year old woman in the middle of menopause. I have only had my period 1 full time this year and 2 other months... 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 »
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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 »
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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 »
Migraine with Aura Linked To Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Over the last few years, there has been a great deal of discussion regarding Migraine disease and increased risk of stroke. There had not been,... Read more »
Meet Rob Streno, Migraine Expert Patient
Hello, my name is Rob, and I suffer from migraine headaches. Such a simple sentence, yet such a complex condition. For nearly three decades, I... Read more »
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