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Can a pfo that previously had no effect on me suddenly start to cause issues (migraines)? is there a chance it could have gotten bigger?
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No: There are no definite evidence that it causes pain migraine now over a period of time it is possible that are you can get bigger because there is a high pressure on the left sidethere is even a controversy as to the closure of foremen can prevent strokes
Answered 11/12/2015
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