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Are migraines genetic? my grandmother, mother, and i all have severe migraines. is there a genetic cause of migraine headaches?
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Yes it is: Most of the 32 million americans with migraine have some genetic susceptiblity or true inheritance.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes indeed: Migraines are genetic and do run in families, so not surprising that this afflicts several familiy members. Maybe this can be prevented as many meds or otc preps might help.
Answered 10/23/2017
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