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Is brain stroke and paralysis a possible risk for people with migraine?
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Paralysis possible: One severe type of migraine may cause weakness in one side of the body (hemiplegic migraine). This can be severe enough that the weakness might look like a stroke. A stroke may also be associated with severe headache. Any newly developed paralysis needs to be evaluated quickly, do not assume it is a migraine and stay home. Call 911.
Answered 6/21/2013
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Rare: Yes, stroke is a known complication of migraines. Fortunately, it is quite rare.
Answered 6/21/2013
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