Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine (SHM) is a variation of Hemiplegic Migraine. Unlike Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM), the patient does not have first-degree or second-degree relatives with Hemiplegic Migraine.
For those of us already suffering from Hemiplegic Migraine (HM), we are already aware that HM is a rare form of migraine with aura that involves significant motor weakness. It can occur both in sporadic and familial disorder. Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM) is a dominantly inherited migraine. By studying genetics, researchers have been able to identify certain mutated genes, or changes to how the genes are sequenced. Read More
