What is migraine with brainstem aura?
A migraine with brainstem aura (also known as basilar migraine) is a rare type of headache that has visual auras, vertigo and other atypical headache symptoms originating from the brainstem and/or affecting both hemispheres of the brain at the same time, but with no motor weakness.
How do members experience migraine with brainstem aura?
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
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Vertigo
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for migraine with brainstem aura*
Who has migraine with brainstem aura on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 23 | |
| 50s | 26 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 82 |