<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have frequent headaches, occasional ocular migraines, and heartbeat skipping episodes confirmed by EKG. Brain MRI indicates multiple areas of focal white matter change in both hemispheres. I have a high-ish platelet count and slightly high BP: 14584; I am female and pushing 50. Symptoms have existed for nearly a decade. I am tired of visiting docs and undergoing diagnostic testing and wonder if this is something I need to live with or continue to try to find reasons...  <response>: There isnt really enough for a clear answer. Migraines, even ocular migraines are not uncommon. The same is said for palpitation. The MRI findings have to be correlated with the reason the test was done. Sometimes they are present with no clear explanation. You are correct in the report of you blood pressure, slightly high. It warrants attention. The simple diet and exercise recommendations are difficult but may be the most rewarding. Your primary doctor is the best judge of the need for testing as opposed to the chicken soup recommendations. 