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Silent Migraine Diagnosis
- 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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Is this Migraine aura without headache or silent Migraine?
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04/30/07 #5: Having more than one type of Migraine? No headache?
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Acephalgic or Silent Migraine – The Basics
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From Our Sources
Acephalgic or Silent Migraine: The Basics
One of the difficulties encountered at times when discussing Migraines occurs when a Migraineur is given a diagnosis that isn't actually accurate... Read more »
The Type of Migraine Does Matter
You've been to the doctor, and he or she said you have Migraines or Migraine headaches. Diagnosis accomplished, right? Not really. Did your doctor... Read more »
Abdominal Migraine
Abdominal Migraine is a form of Migraine seen mainly in children. It's most common in children ages five- to nine-years-old, but can occur in adults... Read more »
Migraine
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
A doctor usually will diagnose migraine based on your history and symptoms. In most cases, a physical and neurological examination will be entirely... Read more »
Diagnosis of Migraine Headache
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Migraine Headache
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