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Migraines

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX
June 3
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thank you my friend.
My tinnitus started 3 yrs, on an random basis, Drs believe it may have been due a severe shingles attack 10 m+ yrs ago and which has decided to randomly revisit me viciously (w/o an invitations) and left me at the mercy of their visits.
I do need to thank my neurologist for her patience.
She also believes that the tinnitus may be triggering the migraines or vis-a-versa.
CAT nor PET scans haven’t revealed any problems so that a blessing
Thanks for your insight!

June 4
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

As a teenager I had these all the time. Then I learned to relax. Either I out grew the problem or I really learned to relax. No head aches in 50 years. I hope you can relax and control yourself like I did which prevented my migraines which included vomiting.

June 3
MyLeukemiaTeam

Migraines aren't a well-documented direct symptom of CLL, so it's worth exploring whether something related to CLL might be contributing to head pain or headaches.

A few CLL-related factors could potentially play a role:

- Anemia – Low red blood cell counts reduce oxygen delivery, which can trigger headaches
- Infections Show Full Answer

Migraines aren't a well-documented direct symptom of CLL, so it's worth exploring whether something related to CLL might be contributing to head pain or headaches.

A few CLL-related factors could potentially play a role:

- Anemia – Low red blood cell counts reduce oxygen delivery, which can trigger headaches
- Infections – A weakened immune system makes infections more likely, and some infections cause headaches
- Fatigue and malaise – General unwellness associated with CLL can sometimes come with head pain
- Treatment side effects – Some CLL treatments, including targeted therapies and chemotherapy, can cause headaches as a side effect The most important step is to let a doctor know about any headaches or migraines, especially if they're new or getting worse. They can check blood counts and rule out CLL-related causes like anemia or infection.

Managing the underlying CLL symptoms — such as treating anemia or avoiding infections — may also help reduce headache frequency.

June 3

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