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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?

Q: 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?

: Let's be realistic. You can hear anything from anywhere, but there are real scientific facts: "classical migraine" very rarely causes strokes, and the risk increases if a female smokes and takes birth control pills. Migraine can be prevented easily by a competent neurologist. Why get "freaked out"? Get proactive and handle this.

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Let's be realistic. You can hear anything from anywhere, but there are real scientific facts: "classical migraine" very rarely causes strokes, and the risk increases if a female smokes and takes birth control pills. Migraine can be prevented easily by a competent neurologist. Why get "freaked out"? Get proactive and handle this.

Answered 7/30/2021

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A member asked:

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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