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Familial Hemiplegic Migraine 1 (FHM1) is a rare type of migraine related to the gene locus CACNA1A. Common to FHM1 are speech, visual and sensory disturbances, headache, and loss of coordination (read more about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine here). DNA display atOxford University Natural History MuseumPhoto courtesy of net efekt The fascinating thing about migraine that [...]
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We’ve talked about magnesium for migraine a lot here, and we’re not going to stop because it’s something that actually helps a lot of people. There have been quite the conversations going on here at Headache and Migraine News about magnesium, and I’m going to highlight one comment in a moment. But first, let me [...]
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Today we’re going to look at a medication known as verapamil, a calcium channel blocker which is used for both migraine and cluster headache. We’re not going to go into every detail about function and dosage, but we are going to address some important issues that people with migraine and cluster need to know. What [...]
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One area that has benefited from genetic study is in the rare form of migraine known as familial hemiplegic migraine. As genetic mutations have been discovered, we have gained a better understanding of how this type of migraine works, how to diagnose it and how to treat it. Familial hemiplegic migraine is a type of [...]
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With all the talk about the connections between migraine and stroke, a certain type of migraine deserves a little attention. That is, hemiplegic migraine. Hemiplegic, of course, refers to something that is happening on one side of the body, usually numbness or paralysis (hemi meaning half, plegic meaning unable to move). A hemiplegic migraine, then, [...]
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