Migraine

[cbrown]

I had an attack of dizziness, did not really know where I was at an I dont really remember much about even going to the hospital. I suffer from migraines (although I was not suffering from one that night)
The physician ran some tests and found legions on my brain. He stated that this was PROBABLY from the migraines Does anyone know if this is true? Has anyone ever had this before?

[UroDoc]

A Dutch study published in 2004 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed a 38% increase in brain lesions in migraine patients, The risk was greatest in female patients, those with aura's ,and patients that have more than one migraine a month.

[sweethal27]

This past summer I noticed a small spot in my vision that wouldn't go away, and after being referred to a few doctors, I had a neurologist run some tests (MRI) and I too found out I had white matter brain lesions. I've had classic migraines with aura since I was 5-6 years old and now I am in my late twenties. This was the first time I ever heard that this could happen from migraines. I was very upset and I had to endure a spinal tap to rule out MS. I'm now on preventative medication, but I had very cold neurologist who did not explain things well at all and left me with more questions than answers. My migraines have decreased some, but I am averaging about 2-3 per month as opposed to 4-5. I hope you have a good neurologist who can help you get your migraines under control to prevent further damage to your brain.

[MrsDubya]

Oh wow, I am so scared now! I have an appointment with my neurologist in May! What does the brain legion mean? Is it anything serious?! I have so many questions, I am freaking out here!
I have had my headaches for at least 13 years.. thats is as far back as I can remember but then again I am only 19 now. Oh wow, Im so nervous.