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Hi i suffer silent migraines im so scared of having a stroke is it rare?

Q: hi i suffer silent migraines im so scared of having a stroke is it rare?

: If you have migraines with auras (classical or ocular), stroke risk (Call’s Syndrome) is rare. But if you smoke and take female hormones like BCP’s, odds narrow greatly so be aware &amp; find quality neurologist

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If you have migraines with auras (classical or ocular), stroke risk (Call’s Syndrome) is rare. But if you smoke and take female hormones like BCP’s, odds narrow greatly so be aware & find quality neurologist

Answered 7/3/2021

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A member asked:

Hi i suffer silent migraines im so scared of having a stroke is it rare?

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