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How can i cure/prevent/soothe hemiplegic migraines?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Hemiplegic migraines: not a curable headache. It is uncommon migraine, but most debilitating one. The hemiplegic migraine usually presents with aura before the headache phase and the based treatment is a preventive medication called Topamax (topiramate). See orofacial pain or headache specialist for the definitive diagnosis and management and preventive treatment.

Answered 5/26/2014

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