how common is basilar artery migraine?

[cathy213]

I posted a question in january about my experience with this type of migraine and received on response. Ever time I post something there is on comments. What,s wrong?

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Please send us a link to your previous post and we will try our best to answer it. I apologize for the inconvenience.

[cathy213]

In response to your comment on Feb 06, 2009 11:20PM the link is cathy213 Jan 27, 2009 12:30am . The tag is Basilar artery migraine under Migraine and Headace Forum. I'm asking how common is it and some stroke like symptoms I had for over a month, slurred speech, right leg weakness foot drop, gait disorder,hyperactive reflexs, vertigo vomiting, double vision  fainting,and lack of memory of for 12 hours. How long a average attack lasts? I give a detailed history that should be helpful. It wasn't a good experience. I also wanted to know once you start having these attacks, how often are they likely to reoccur? On Feb 06, 2009 10:09 AM I asked why there had been no response to my post? You instructed me to give you a link to my post. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much.

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Basilar artery migraine is very rare and they are characterized by their unusual aura symptoms like vertigo, visual aura and temporary blindness.
The symptoms can often be confused with that of stroke so it is important to differentiate between the two. Some studies have also suggested that basilar artery migraine increases the chances of getting a stroke.
The duration of attack and frequency of attack like any other migraine variant varies from person to person and there is no fixed pattern as such.

Let us know if you need more information.