The cause for Stevie Franchise's headaches

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Feb. 27, 2002, 2:02AM
Disease may spur Francis' migraines
By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Copyright 2002 Houston Chronicle

Steve Francis is suffering from Meniere's Disease, a treatable inner-ear condition that could be triggering Francis' migraine episodes, Rockets trainer Keith Jones said Tuesday.

Francis, 25, did not want to comment about the finding, but said it was "great news." The condition, which can cause hearing loss, is treatable through medication and diet.

Francis had lost 60 percent of his hearing in his right ear. But tests showed he had regained all of his hearing since radically changing his diet to remove salts, fried foods and some seafood.

The disease is unlikely to cause the vision problems and headaches. But most of Francis' migraine episodes have been preceded by a clicking noise, potentially caused by Meniere's Disease.

Meniere's Disease is one of the well-known "triggers" of migraine attacks.

Francis has missed five games this season because of migraine episodes and played in many others with pain and vision problems. He opted against undergoing tests at the Mayo Clinic this week.

-- JONATHAN FEIGEN

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My sister suffers from migraines...it sucks and is one of the scariest things I've seen. I'm not a Francis fan, but I am sure glad to hear they found the cause of his. My sister hasn't been that lucky thus far.

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They are awful. I have them on occassion. i am very fortunate in that I only get them a coupple times a year. Imagine the worst headache you have ever had, followed by screwy vision, and then vomitting. fortunately for me I only get them a couple times of year, but to all those who doubt Francis I can tell you this there is no way you could play a basketball game with a migraine.