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Is migraine aura stroke rare?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Yes indeed: Rare but those with migraine auras who smoke and take oral contraceptives have a far higher risk

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2021

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Okay so I just learned that people with migraine that have auras are more likely to have strokes. I have aura Everytime I have a migraine, Im 23 am I at risk?

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How do I know if what i experienced was an aura or a mini stroke an if I should be concerned about the migraine i still have a week later.?

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I get migraine with aura. Aura only last about 20 min and migraine a few hours. I hear my risk for stroke is increased because of this and now Im freaked out. Should I be very worried?

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My Migraine Basilar with auditory aura only stops after 5mg rizatriptan. mum had double stroke @60, worried may cause me stroke. any natural cures?

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I have read publications that there's no solid answer to my question on the connection of Migraine Aura and Stroke risk,what are the risk if you are healthy person, Do you need to take Propranolol for example to reduce Migraine Frequency?

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