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Persistent Migraine Aura
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...
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From Our Experts
What meds can I use for Status Migraine & Status Aura?
Full Question: Is What pain meds can I use ? FOR STATUS MIGRAINE & STATUS AURA?NSAIDS ARE BANNED DUE TO BLEEDING & CODIENE... Read more »
Neurological symptoms persisting beyond Migraine?
Full Question: Dear Teri Robert,In your article Migraine Can Have Many Variations it says "In some cases, especially with Hemiplegic... Read more »
Migraine with aura only -- any drugs that make the aura disappear?
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 »
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 »
9/17/07 #3: Prolonged post aura type symptoms?
Full Question:Is it possible to get prolonged post aura type symptoms such as expressive aphasia and difficulty with walking up to 10 days... Read more »
From Our Sources
Migraine with Aura: The Basics
Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder. Epidemiological studies have documented its high prevalence and high socioeconomic and... Read more »
Taking Triptans During Migraine Aura May Work Better
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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