Literally into the darkness ...One even gave me a mini stroke. I am in my 40's with no interest to have another one of those. I'm not sure how I get through the... By jacqui5553 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When to seek treatment or medication?...I can definitely cope just fine with the symptoms but am worried about stroke risk or other sinister problems caused by this if left untreated....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Family Affair...I went downstairs and my mom immediately thought I was having a stroke. By then, the awful pain had started behind my left eye.... By em19704 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Migraine Life...Migraines increase the risks of brain lesions, cardiovascular events, stroke, & aneurysms. To fellow migraineurs, don't lose hope. I haven't.... By karenkonkol3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hallucinations ...I didn’t have a stroke; the doctors concluded it was migraine....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Has anyone been worked up at the Mayo Clinic?...My Dr put me on memantine, which put me in the hospital to rule out stroke, it made my symptoms so much worse....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Odors and triggers......I did not find out until I was 50 that I have Lupus and that was only after having had a stroke and finding out my youngest daughter was... By steelmagnolia5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine the Invisible Devastator...I have always since youth been heat sensitive and once almost had a heat stroke in middle school.... By b-invisible4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Like a Kick Drum...Although I can't tell you how much blood was flowing through them, I know the cardiologist said I should fix them to decrease the risk of stroke and because... By chrissyblu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Non triptan pain relief??...allowed to take triptans because I have visual snow (ongoing/non stop visual disturbance), and the triptans make it worse and apparently increase my stroke...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Low BP and Migraine...I am not looking to have a stroke so I am trying to work with them but when the Rx seems to trigger a migraine I usual choose the...Reactions0reactionsComments30 replies
Periodic Migraines with one seizure...I do have AFib so the stroke thing was a high priority at first but they ruled it out....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Finally sharing...I'm on 600 mg of Lomotrigine (Lamictal), spironolactone ( for the dizziness), one adult asprin to make sure I don't stroke out, Butalbitol, Excedrin, and... By spryor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
chronic small vessel ischemic disease...I have static migraines which is every day and hemiplegic which is a TIA stroke that my left side of my face and arm and body goes completely numb....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Sudden Continuous Migraine with Aura...While at work in April had an aura with right sided weakness/numbness and was rushed to hospital to rule out a stroke, which they did....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Migraine Comorbidities: Arnold-Chiari Malformations...is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means the doctor will often be doing these images and scans to rule out something more sinister such as a tumor or stroke... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraines changed my life...Once, a supervisor who didn't know me very well almost called 911, because I stutter when my migraines are severe, & he thought I was having a stroke!... By savta454 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Migraine Hostage...The first time I thought I was having a stroke. I cant even walk sometimes. So my life is pretty much controlled by having Migraine disease.... By undefeatedbella4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Not So Fairytale Life Story......But I do experience stroke like symptoms with them. Facial numbness, speech slurring, etc.... By dana4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Aura Again After 30+ Years?...I suppose it's just the increased risk of stroke which makes me question this, and the fact that my cholesterol is high as well, which adds increased risk...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms