I have had 2 strokes, so when I was diagnosed with a PFO my cardiologist decided to close it right away. But I also had a history of migraines with aura....
Hello everyone I had a TIA this past June, and I have migraines with aura. Although my migraines have really calmed down alot over the past couple years. The...
Hi Carolina, I have not had the device removed yet. I also have epilepsy and Lupus, and these add a great risk factor to open heart surgery. I am using...
Many migraineurs find that certain foods can trigger their symptoms. By eliminating certain foods from my diet I have really decreased the amount of migraines...
Hi Violet, Thanks for the interesting article. I have only had a couple of migraines since my PFO closure in December, and mine seem to be triggered by blood...
Hi Violet, I just wanted to let you know that I had the nickel patch allergy test last week and it was negative! I took your advice and did it. Does anyone...
Honestly I sometimes wish I had waited until they come out with a device that will eventually just dissolve into your system so you don't have to go around...
I have the same thoughts as Dirk sometimes. I had heart palpitations for the first couple of days, and nothing after that. It still bugs me sometimes having ...
Hi I found out I had a PFO through participating in a migraine research study at Manchester University here in the UK. But my GP said I didn't need to worry...
Hi Sarah, I think if I were you I would not have the surgery without a very compelling reason. I had it because I had a stroke and a mid-size PFO with ASA and...
Hi Sarah, I wouldnt worry to much about it either, but make sure you find a doctor that will pay attention to this. I had a stroke in June of this year so...
Hi Sarah, A big reason I had the surgery was because I have had 2 strokes, and I wanted to avoid a 3rd. My PFO was very large. If you haven't had any...
Thanks to Mark, Vi and Carolina for your advice, which I appreciate very much. I know it's a bit different for me because I've not had a stroke, but I had four...
Hi Sarah, Did you really have worse migraines in just the first 3 months of pregnancy? Did they go away after that? I have no children yet, and am thinking...
Hi Vi Yes, I believe a lot of people find migraines improve during pregnancy, but I did find the first three months rather hardgoing. After that, they were...
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