Further, the symptoms ofMSmay also be similar to or confused with a migraine attack.
That said, more studies are needed to determine how these two conditions may be linked.
The analysis included a total of 11,372 MS cases and 2627 MS patients with migraine.
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Suggested mechanisms include:
How Are Migraine and MS Similar?
Can MS look like migraines on an MRI?
Migraine and MS can appear similar on an MRI scan.
This is why these lesions need to be interpreted carefully on an MRI and considered along with your symptoms.
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