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Migraine with aura

Alternative Names:
Migraine - classic; Headache - migraine with aura

Prevention:

People at high risk of migraines should avoid any factors that seemed to trigger a previous migraine.

Most patients with migraine can identify certain foods that are closely associated with their migraine headaches. To find out which foods are responsible, avoid all of the above-mentioned foods and then gradually work each food back into the diet. An accurate headache diary helps determine which foods may be responsible.

Many people with migraine become familiar with their warning symptoms prior to a headache and may be able to take medication to lessen the oncoming headache.




Review Date: 11/5/2004
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D. M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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