People who don't have Migraines often think not only of a headache being part of a Migraine, but also of the Migraine aura. Many people think a Migraine can't occur without an aura. Sadly, even some doctors believe this misconception.
The aura is the second potential phase of a Migraine attack. (You can read more about the phases and their potential symptoms in Anatomy of a Migraine.) The aura phase is experienced by a minority of Migraineurs, only about 20 to 25%, and...
Read moreFull Question:I have a migraine from I was 7 years old and now I am 26. I was experiencing visual auras before the onset of headache. Then... Read more »
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 »
The transcript of this podcast is below. If you prefer to listen to it, you can do so easily from the MigraineCast Web site. Welcome... Read more »
Full Question: migraine with aurasHi, I've had migraines w/auras since childhood. I only get them once or twice a year but only get the... Read more »
Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on MyMigraineConnection. Teri and I both... Read more »
The aura is the second potential phase of a Migraine with aura attack (previously called Classic Migraine). May present with varying symptoms... Read more »
Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder. Epidemiological studies have documented its high prevalence and high socioeconomic and... Read more »
Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder. Epidemiological studies have documented its high prevalence and high socioeconomic and... Read more »
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... 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 »