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Does migraine associate with less blood supply in brain?
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Probably: That is the current most popular theory, and research is suppoering it so far. But any understanding of why and how the blood flow is affected is still a ways off.
Answered 4/26/2013
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Yes: In the development of migraine, there is Initially increased blood supply to the occipital cortex of the brain, followed by a decreased blood supply. The headache starts when blood flow is reduced. For more information about migraines see: http://understandingmigraine.blogspot.com/
Answered 11/5/2014
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