Full Question:
I have suffered from migraines all my life -- 60 years. I have tried everything, including Topamax, acupuncture, dietary changes and biofeedback, to no avail and have about 10-15 headaches a month. A cardiologist suggests that closing a small hole in my heart (a birth defect) called a PFO, may bring significant relief. What is the research on this?
Thanks, Ari.
Answer:
Dear Ari;
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