Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke

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I have had classic migraines with auras for years and at the age of 62 had an ischemic stroke on the right side of my brain. The headache I had with the stroke felt exactly like a migraine. I am currently undergoing continuing therapy to try to recover the motor ability on my left side. I occasionally have mild headaches in my right temple where the stroke headache occurred. Since my stroke, I have felt there must be a connection to migraines. I'm very interested in this subject you see, because my daughter also has migraines

Violet Shimer Love of IN 12:01PM December 01, 2009

I started having migraines at the age of 10, and had two major strokes at the age of 37. I had aura with my migraines in the form of loss of exactly half of my visual field disappearing in both of my eyes. If I looked at the face of a clock the right half would be missing, and the same with my hand, etc. I hope that this study will help the medical community understand these warning signs. I was misdiagnosed with the first stroke, and a few months later had a second stroke. Migraines are no laughing matter, or to be taken lightly.

Marilyn Hillsman of MO 10:02PM November 23, 2009

Okay, I don't smoke, don't take birth control, I don't take hormone replacement therapy and my migraines changed significantly after my hysterectomy. I still get the auras or white lights, but the pain is much less than it used to be.
But I am very worried that my Mother also had migraines, developed a brain tumor and now has Alzheimers.....
I am not looking optimistic towards my future, feeling as though I better live my life now at 50, retire early and do the things I've always wanted to do.
This report just adds more validity to my genetic and medical history.

suzan wallace of NC 8:13PM November 18, 2009