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	<title>Migraine Headaches And Mitral Valve Prolapse For Brenda</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I'm just one data point, but I have a bicuspid aortic valve, aortic stenosis, and migraines.

I don't know if they are related or not.

I've been relatively symptom free from the bicuspid valve until about January this year.  I've been getting migraines only for about five years.  I would say the trigger for that was high blood pressure.

The migraines have been becoming more frequent and my valve has been getting worse.  Coincidence?  Maybe.

Remind me, and I will report back in 6 months with the "after report".

I wouldn't wish migraines on anyone.  Luckily, these days, I can recognize an incipient migraine when I detect an aura in my visual field.  If I take a amidrine, drink something caffeinated and eat something, the aura will go away in about 20 minutes and I'll be left with a dull headache for a few hours.  If I don't get, man, it's bad news for a few days.

If you have migraines, definitely see a doctor.  If it's high blood pressure, they could save you from a stroke or worse.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m just one data point, but I have a bicuspid aortic valve, aortic stenosis, and migraines.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know if they are related or not.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been relatively symptom free from the bicuspid valve until about January this year.  I&#8217;ve been getting migraines only for about five years.  I would say the trigger for that was high blood pressure.</p>
<p>The migraines have been becoming more frequent and my valve has been getting worse.  Coincidence?  Maybe.</p>
<p>Remind me, and I will report back in 6 months with the &#8220;after report&#8221;.</p>
<p>I wouldn&#8217;t wish migraines on anyone.  Luckily, these days, I can recognize an incipient migraine when I detect an aura in my visual field.  If I take a amidrine, drink something caffeinated and eat something, the aura will go away in about 20 minutes and I&#8217;ll be left with a dull headache for a few hours.  If I don&#8217;t get, man, it&#8217;s bad news for a few days.</p>
<p>If you have migraines, definitely see a doctor.  If it&#8217;s high blood pressure, they could save you from a stroke or worse.
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