An epidemiological study to investigate the relationship between Meniere's disease and migraine. (22nd February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ray, J.; Carr, S.D.; Popli, G.; Gibson, W.P.
• Is Part Of: Clinical otolaryngology. Volume 41:Number 6(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 707
• Page End: 710
• Publication Date: 2016-02-22
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51005
• DOI: 10.1111/coa.12608
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1749-4478

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: A relationship between Meniere's disease and migraine has been postulated previously. This study investigates this relationship further and determines the most influential factors for developing Meniere's disease. Design: Epidemiological study. Setting: Two tertiary referral Neuro‐Otological centres in Sheffield and Sydney. Participants: Adult patients referred to the Neuro‐Otology clinic between 2003 and 2010. Main outcome measures: Past history and family history of Meniere's disease and migraine. Logistic regression analysis to determine the most influential factors for Meniere's disease. Results: One hundred and eighty‐one patients were included in the study, 102 with Meniere's disease and 79 with other balance disorders. Three significant findings were demonstrated. Firstly, a family history of Meniere's disease (33.3% versus 6.3%) or migraine (21.6% versus 9%) is more common in the Meniere's disease group than in the other balance disorders group. Secondly, a history of migrainous headaches is more common in the Meniere's disease group than in the other balance disorders group (45.1% versus 9%). Thirdly, patients with a past history or a family history of Meniere's disease or migraine have a higher likelihood of suffering from Meniere's disease. Conclusions: There is an overall relationship between Meniere's disease and migraine. A family history of Meniere's disease or migraine is more common in Meniere's disease. A history of migrainous headache is more common in Meniere's disease. Patients with a past history or family history of Meniere's disease or migraine have a higher likelihood of suffering from Meniere's disease.