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Stroke Vs. Migraine
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 contraceptives were even more at risk. However, the review of nine other studies revealed that migraine sufferers were not more likely to suffer a heart attack or to die from cardiovascular disease.
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Video from woman who had stroke from Migraine
In learning more about Migraine disease, we've discussed Migraine and stroke risk. Some of our forum members have had strokes that their... Read more »
04/23/07 #9: Birth control, stroke, and Migraine?
Full Question:Some birth control devices have warnings about increased risk of stroke for women who get Migraines, but I can’t find any... Read more »
05/21/07 #1: Migraines mimicing stroke, minimal pain. Is this a...
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 »
Migraine and Stroke: World Stroke Day
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 »
04/30/07 #8: Hemiplegic Migraine and stroke?
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 »
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Migraine Appears to Double Stroke Risk: Study
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 »
Ischemic Stroke: Migraine and Headache Glossary
An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to the part of the brain is suddenly interrupted. The symptoms of stroke are easy to spot: sudden... Read more »
Migraine Plus High BP May Raise Stroke Risk: Expert
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 »
More Research Links Migraine With Aura and Stroke in Women
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 »
Birth-control pills boost stroke risk in some migraine suffere...
Women under age 35 who have migraine with aura may increase their risk of stroke if they take birth-control pills, a new study suggests. Researchers... Read more »
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