A study of migraine in systemic lupus erythematosus

An increased prevalence of classical migraine was found in 30 female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared with an age and sex-matched control group by means of a detailed questionnaire. No significant difference were found between the patients and controls, who had classical and...

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Published in:Annals of the rheumatic diseases 1982-02, Vol.41 (1), p.30-32
Main Authors: Isenberg, D A, Meyrick-Thomas, D, Snaith, M L, McKeran, R O, Royston, J P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications
Migraine Disorders - complications
Migraine Disorders - genetics
Raynaud Disease - complications
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Summary:An increased prevalence of classical migraine was found in 30 female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared with an age and sex-matched control group by means of a detailed questionnaire. No significant difference were found between the patients and controls, who had classical and common migraine or visual auras without headache, with regard to a family history of migraine, the age of onset of the migraine, Raynaud's phenomenon, or use of oral contraceptives. Increased activity of the lupus was not generally associated with an increase in migraine attacks. It is suggested that migrainous phenomena may be a feature of SLE.
ISSN:0003-4967
1468-2060
DOI:10.1136/ard.41.1.30