I was informed back in 2014 when I I hit my head on a railing and I was informed that there is a spot on my right side of my head and come to find out that I have a enlarged blood vessel that is pushing on my Brain on my right side of my head, I have been told by neurologists that it is an extra blood vessel that I was born with and I have gone through 3 opinions and they said they are going to keep an eye on it and ever since then I have been getting severe migraines Headaches to the point… read more

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I hate to say it, but that's such a specialized situation that I would imagine only a doctor or neurologist could even offer any answers. Did they not answer your questions well enough, or did they possibly "talk over your head"? I often have to make my doctors repeat something in layman's terms what they've explained to me because I just don't get it.

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A MyMigraineTeam Member

Does it really matter what is causing them? Can you just treat the symptoms and use a rescue med when you feel a headache coming on.

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The vascular theory of migraine suggests that the brain’s blood vessels dilate (widen) during a migraine, causing pain and other symptoms. This dilation of blood vessels is believed to be a contributing factor to migraine headaches.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the knowledge base provided.

 This AI-generated response comes from MyMigraineTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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