Open AccessMigrainous phenomena in systemic lupus erythematosus
Author(s) -
Brandt Kenneth D.,
Lessell Simmons
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780210103
Subject(s) - migraine , medicine , headaches , dermatology , systemic disease , lupus erythematosus , vascular headache , disease , immunology , surgery , antibody
Eleven patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) also had headaches and/or visual hallucinations typical of those found in migraine. These migrainous symptoms were commonly associated with exacerbations of SLE and abated as disease activity subsided. In some cases corticosteroids were more effective than conventional antimigraine therapy in controlling headaches and scotomas. The data suggest that migraine‐like phenomena may arise as a result of vascular dysfunction in SLE.