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Can fevers associated with an autoimmune illness trigger Migraines?

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Question: Can fevers associated with an autoimmune illness trigger Migraines?

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Dear Sir:
It is possible that a fever can set off a Migraine. Whether the converse is true is far less clear. If there are fevers in the absence of Migraines, I'd think of the autoimmune disorder as the culprit.
Good luck,
John Claude Krusz

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