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Algona, IA

Do any of you have a family history of migraine? My mother had migraines, and I have migraines and my daughter had a few migraines before she started having seizures and I was just wondering if there was a connection.

March 6, 2017
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Members responded warmly to the question about family history of migraines and their possible connection to epilepsy, with the overwhelming... Read more

Members responded warmly to the question about family history of migraines and their possible connection to epilepsy, with the overwhelming majority sharing that migraines do run in their families alongside seizures. Several members described patterns spanning multiple generations, including grandparents, parents, siblings, and children all affected by migraines, with some also having epilepsy. A recurring theme was the belief that migraines and seizures are closely related, and many members shared personal experiences of migraines occurring before or after their seizures.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a lot of headaches and not many migraines and sometimes I do have seizures then later on after my seizures i do have them afterwards.

January 16, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My mother had migraines, I had migraines with aura from the age of 14 when I started my periods until I reached the menopause in my forties. I developed epilepsy when I was 41. one of my sons also has migraines.

July 16, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes. My mothers family has migraines but I think I have the worst case.

June 6, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My mum had severe migraines
I have them before seizures sometimes but I have a history of them
My sister also has them

March 6, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My dad had severe migraines.
My sister, n I at times.
Not as bad as before.

March 5, 2018

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