Article updated and reviewed by Peter B. Kang, MD, Assistant in Neurology, Children's Hospital Boston, and Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA on March 30, 2005.
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Migraines affect...
Full Question: I've been having Migraines for 12 years practically every day, they mimic a stroke, I can't talk, walk, my eyes water and my... Read more »
Full Question: I have been having migraines since 1980. The first time it happened, I was rushed to the emergency room because it was... Read more »
We've learned that having Migraines increases our risk of stroke. That makes it even more important for us to learn about stroke and... Read more »
What exactly is a patent foramen ovale (PFO)? Has it been known to cause stroke? If the PFO is repaired, what are the chances of recurring... Read more »
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 »
Migraine patients are almost twice as likely to suffer a stroke caused by a blood clot, an analysis of 21 studies confirms. Researchers say they're... Read more »
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 »
According to one expert, people who suffer from migraines and high blood pressure could be more likely to suffer a stroke than those who only have... Read more »
In the last few years, studies have been released about Migraine and stroke risk, and Migraine and cardiovascular disease in both women and men. To... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe exact causes of migraine are unknown. Doctors think that migraine may start with an underlying central nervous system disorder. When... Read more »