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Randomly checked bp just after migraine aura and after eating lunch 165/81 can migraine spike bp?mostly have normal 116/65 even normal with migraine

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Yes: Any type of pain can temporarily increase the BP Check it again after the headache is gone

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/1/2017

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