Check it out."
Summary:
Though the experts don't agree on the degree to which Migraine increases stroke risk, they do agree that there is increased risk. Status migrainousus, as described above, can be especially dangerous. Please don't take chances.
Remember: When in doubt, check it out!
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References:
1 MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association: Mission Statement.
http://www.Migraines.org/about/aboumiss.htm
2 Stephen D. Silberstein, M.D., Richard B. Lipton, M.D., Donald J. Dalessio, M.D., "Wolff's Headache and Other Head Pain." (New York, Oxford University Press, 2001) 207-211.
3 Michael John Coleman, Terri Miller Burchfield of M.A.G.N.U.M. "An Understanding of Migraine Disease & Tips for Migraine Management."
http://www.Migraines.org/myth/mythreal.htm
4 Health Watch is a Public Service of the Office of News and Publications & the Library at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
http://www3.utsouthwestern.edu/library/consumer/migrain.htm
5 The National Headache Foundation: Topic Sheets - Stroke.
6 ACHE: The American Council for Headache Education: When a Nasty Headache Comes Back.
http://www.achenet.org/news/art3.php
© Teri Robert, 2008
Last updated October 14, 2008.
