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My story: Ian Sager, migraines

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My story: Ian Sager, migraines

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“My first thought was: I’m having a stroke.” Ian has dealt with migraines for decades, but recently, he experienced a new – and frightening – symptom: aphasia. Hear how Ian navigated that moment – and how he’s moving forward.

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