![]() I question now about what would happen if I’m pregnant. A recent meta-analysis showed that migraine, particularly with an aura, is associated with two-fold higher risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. I thought it was only a concern if you’re overweight, over 35 or smoke. It’s scary, I had no idea that would happen to me. He asked if I’d ever had an aura, I didn’t think so but I do get tension headache and jaw pain from stress etc. My neurologist immediately switched me to a progestin-only pill, and I’ll be on B12 supplements for a year. I have a TTE w/ bubble scheduled in 2 weeks. Migraine with Aura and Birth Control: Unnecessary confusion still surrounds the use of combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) in the setting of migraine with aura (MwA). I’ve had so many tests done: CT, MRI/MRA, EKG, ECG, blood tests for disorders and cancers, cholesterol and glucose checks, urinalysis etc. Called 911 and went to hospital, symptoms resolved within an hour. I was driving and felt a sense of panic, then my right arm went weak and my speech slurred. I had a transient ischemic attack “mini stroke” in Dec 2018 (didn’t know it at the time, my speech slurred and doc just sent me home) and it happened again just 2mo ago. I started birth control nearly 11 years ago, combo pill. Īll Related Subreddits & Resources Assault & DV Resources #twoxchromosomes on Snoonet Join our Mod Team! Relevance: Please submit content that is relevant to our experiences as women, for women, or about women. Rights of all genders are supported here. Grace: No tactless posts generalizing gender. ![]() Likewise, posts found to direct odious influxes here may be removed. Please follow reddiquette.Įquanimity: No drama-inducing crossposting of content found in other subreddits, or vice versa. Respect: No hatred, bigotry, assholery, misogyny, misandry, transphobia, homophobia, racism or otherwise disrespectful commentary. ![]() Birth control pills caused more frequent and severe migraine attacks. With the higher dose preparations of birth control used in the past, women with migraine typically had a significant exacerbation of migraine attacks, as well an increased risk of stroke. Thoughtful, Meaningful Content Posts are moderated for content according to the following guidelines (hit report on violations): Birth control used today uses much lower estrogen content than what was used previously. Welcome to TwoXChromosomes, a subreddit for both serious and silly content, and intended for women's perspectives.
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