Hemiplegic migraine is a rare and serious type of migraine headache. Many of its symptoms mimic those common to stroke; for example, muscle weakness can be so extreme that it causes a temporary paralysis on one side of your body, which doctors call hemiplegia. Do hemiplegic migraines show up onRead More →
The restriction of triptans in basilar and hemiple- gic migraine is based on the hypothesis that the neu- rologic symptoms associated with these migraine sub- types are due to vasoconstriction and that by increasing vasoconstriction, the triptans could increase the risk of brain infarction. Why are triptans contraindicated in stroke?Read More →
Brain imaging is usually normal in individuals with hemiplegic migraine. A minority of individuals affected by hemiplegic migraine associated with permanent cerebellar symptoms have an atrophy of the cerebellum. Molecular genetic testing can confirm a diagnosis of familial hemiplegic migraine in some individuals. When does familial hemiplegic migraine occur? FamilialRead More →
If you experience chronic migraine that makes it difficult or impossible for you to work you can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits. You will need to provide medical documentation of your illness in order for your claim to be approved. Is basilar migraine the same as vestibularRead More →