Do migraine lesions go away?
I've been suffering from chronic migraines for years. Recently, during an MRI scan, the doctor mentioned some 'migraine lesions' on my brain. Will these lesions ever go away, or are they permanent?
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7 months ago
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I got so terrified when my MRI showed white spots, I couldn't sleep for a week thinking it was something permanent or terrible. But my doctor assured me these benign spots are very common in migraine sufferers and usually don't cause harm. Try to stay calm, worrying only makes the migraine worse.
8 months ago
These MRI spots usually don't go away, but they are completely harmless, so please don't stress. I have managed my migraines for twenty years with regular sleep, drinking plenty of water, and having ginger tea during attacks. Focus on managing your headache triggers instead.
5 months ago
Listen, those tiny white spots on your MRI are very common for people with chronic migraines and they don't usually disappear. They are not a sign of a stroke or brain damage, so stop reading scary things online. Just follow your neurologist's treatment plan.
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5 months ago
Actually yaar, my cousin also panicked seeing those spots on his scan. The doctor told him they are just like scars from old headaches and they don't really go away, but they don't affect your daily life either. So chill, it is quite common.
9 months ago
I completely understand how scary it feels to see terms like 'lesions' on a medical report. I was in tears when I first read mine, but multiple doctors confirmed they are benign and don't cause any neurological problems. Your anxiety is valid, but you are going to be okay.