Hemiplegic migraines are a rare form of migraine that causes temporary motor problems, including weakness on one side of the body (hemiplegia). These symptoms are a form of migraine aura and occur ...

When you think of a migraine, what are the “typical” symptoms that come to mind? Pulsing pain, light sensitivity and nausea are some of the most common, but there are other signs and symptoms ...

Hemiplegic migraine is rare and has many symptoms, including weakness and vision changes. Some of these can be severe and lead to permanent or lasting damage. Hemiplegic migraine attacks aren’t ...

Anxiety, stress, and strong emotions can all play a role in triggering a hemiplegic migraine attack. Genetic factors also indicate an association between hemiplegic migraine and anxiety. A stressful ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines, making the painful disorder one of the most ...

There are very few published reports on the clinical features of the headache phase of migraine with aura. The IHS diagnostic criteria for migraine with aura do not mention any headache features.

Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines, making the painful disorder one of the most common that neurologists treat. It’s also among the most confusing. Because of the many ways it ...