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- 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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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
A Migraine attack won't technically kill you, but being misdiagnosed with one may. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to... Read more »
Migraine and Headache Burden: Distressing Data in New WHO Report
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Migraine Issues: How is migraine diagnosed?
A definitive diagnostic test for migraine headache does not exist. Diagnosis by a physician is based on physical examination results and patient... Read more »
'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 »
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 »
Optical, Ocular, and Opthalmic Migraine
Ocular, Optical, and Ophthalmic Migraines Migraine disease is not only painful and potentially debilitating, it can be confusing. There are... Read more »
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