That sounds exhausting and really frightening — waking up and going to bed in pain, and on top of that, feeling like something more serious might be happening. That's a lot to carry.
Some migraine symptoms can feel very similar to what happens during a TIA. This overlap can make it hard to tell the two apart, which is Show Full Answer
That sounds exhausting and really frightening — waking up and going to bed in pain, and on top of that, feeling like something more serious might be happening. That's a lot to carry.
Some migraine symptoms can feel very similar to what happens during a TIA. This overlap can make it hard to tell the two apart, which is understandably alarming. Here's a key difference that doctors use to tell them apart:
- TIA symptoms tend to come on suddenly and all at once
- Migraine symptoms usually build up more gradually over time
Migraine can cause symptoms like temporary weakness on one side of the body, tingling, vision changes, or slurred speech — all of which can feel very similar to a TIA. However, given your history with a TIA, this is absolutely something to bring to your doctor right away. Any time symptoms feel like they could be a TIA or stroke, it's important to seek emergency medical help immediately — it's always better to be safe.
Please don't wait on this one. Your doctor needs to know what you're experiencing.
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Migraine and Stroke Risk: What You Need To Know
June 30
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