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A member asked:
Are basilar migraines treated by a opthamalogist or neurologist?
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Either one!: you could consult either one; rather the particular specialty, try seeing at the specialist individual in your area so you can assess which one has a focus on migraines or headaches.
Answered 5/12/2015
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Neurologist: Basilar migraines are now termed migraines with brainstem aura(MBA), because there is little evidence that the basilar artery is involved. These migraines are uncommon and can be very frightening as they can resemble a stroke: inability to speak, slurred speech, confusion, vertigo, double vision, loss of balance etc. (This type of migraine is different from retinal migraine.)
Answered 5/12/2015
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