Familial+Hemiplegic+Migraine

Familial Hemiplegic Migraine Also know as FHM1, FHM2 & FHM3 

**Affects about** **10,000 people****//(more females than males)//** **Involved in CACNA1A, ATP1AZ & SCN1A Gene ****Located on chromosome 19** **This disorder is more common in females & is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. One copy of the altered gene is in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.

SYMPTOMS: -Temorary visual changes -Blind spots -Flashing lights -Double vision -Zig-Zag lines -Temporary numbness or weakness -Difficulty with speech -Confusion & Drowsiness -An aura usually develops gradually over a few minutes & lasts about an hour.  MEDICINE & TREATMENTS: -To educate themselfs about the disease -Abortive pain relief -Preventative meds -Painkillers -Triptans & Ergotamines

CURRENT RESEARCH: -Molecular genetic testing -MRIs -"Neuroscience for Kids Consultant"

 FOUNDATIONS & MAIN GOAL:  ** American Headache Society To inprove the knowledge,skills & professional performance of physicians,physchologists and other health ptrofessionals in the care of patients with head,neck & orofacial pain. . __"Does Migraine Cause Brain Damage?" __ according to a study published in Janurary 28, 2004, by the Journal of the American Medical Association-The risk of developing certain types of brain lesions has increased for some migraine sufferers.



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