The symptoms you list can be migraine..............pain is not always a symptom just one of a cacophony that can occur when a migraine hits. Are your vision issues constant? Alcohol is a common...
There are certainly other preventatives that you can try - please talk to your doctor. A lot of people have trouble with topomax side effects but please don't give up. New guidelines were recently...
It is late and been a very long day but wanted to just let you know that I have what are called basilar migraines........I have confusion, slowed speech, numbness, and a slow fade out to...
my daughter has been diagnosed with vertiginous migraines............migraines that have vertigo as a major symptom. She takes a small dose of elavil for it and it has cut down on the frequency. Do...
Certainly we can be predisposed to migraines by our genetic history but in my opinion there are certainly other things that are contributing factors - hormones and stress for example can exacerbate...
my daughter has what her doc calls vertiginous migraines - she has vertigo and sometimes it can be quite severe. Do you know what triggers your migraines? My daughter is very sensitive to motion...
I am sorry that you are struggling. The symptoms you describe can certainly be part of a migraine aura. We can have some pretty odd and frightening symptoms. Migraines are a rule out diagnosis - it...
Just to clarify - is it the ent that diagnosed the migraines? It should be a neurologist that makes that determination especially since migraines are a rule-out diagnosis. My daughter also saw a...
My daughter has vestibular migraines and she takes a low level of elavil which seems to help some. Does he know what his triggers are? My daughter had problems with motion sickness growing up and...
I think that maybe you need to switch neuros............there are lots of preventatives on the market - triptans, hydrocodone etc.. and they should be part of your migraine treatment. When I have...
I am so sorry that you are having such trouble. I understand how frightening aura symptoms like dizziness and visual distortions can be. To answer your question - yes migraines can occur without pain...
Just online for a few seconds cause my head not behaving but wanted to suggest that you go ahead and cut out gluten on your own.....the test isn't very reliable anyway......the best thing to do to...
Just a quick question.............the computer screen is not friendly to my eyes today...........the drugs you listed are all preventatives I think - what do you take as an abortive? For me I know...
Hi........thanks for posting again. Did you have the echo-dopplar done? I think that you are seeing two docs right? A regular doc and a neuro? Who suggested it might be TIAs? Are they going to do an...
I had that done a couple of years ago.............it is an echo of the vessels in your neck to check for any abnormalities, blockages etc.. that would cause or contribute to a lack of proper blood...
Certainly could be migraine related but you need to rule out other medical issues like a TIA. A diagnosis of migraine is a rule-out diagnosis and it sounds like you might benefit from a cat scan or...
I would suggest going to see a doctor...............migraine is a rule out diagnosis and you need to see if there is anything else going on. Yes, the symptoms can be catergorized as migraine aura. My...
Why no pain meds? Can you get a second opinion on that decision? To expect you to make it through extreme pain day after day is in my opinion inappropriate. There are many people who have seen a...
Could certainly be aura migraine symptoms..........I have numbness with mine - just annoying and hard to ignore!...
Yes what you describe could be aura migraine symptoms. What were your migraines like before? Pain only? Is there pain after these symptoms appear? What med did doc give you? There are no abortive...
I work with my family doc who knows me better................do you have a GP or family doc you can talk to? Can you talk to your mom about the topamax and how it may be the cause of how you are...
Topamax does have some pretty bad side effects and the inability to focus can be from the drug. When a doc tells you that you should just deal with it - it is time to get a new doc. Is your doc a...
How is the pain today? If the pain continues you should check back in with your doctor. And since this pain is different from your normal "migraines" also consider scheduling an appointment with a...
missi182........I also am unable to figure out how to send a private message on this website. I belong to a couple of other migraine forums where that is possible. One of them can be found at:...
Seeing a neurologist is a good idea. Do you notice if anything specific sets off your headaches? Are you sensitive to light? Do migraines run in your family? Migraines are a rule out diagnosis so...
Topamax is certainly worth a try...........it can be very effective for some people and for others the side effects outweigh the benefits. As with most migraine drugs it is a good idea to start with...
Certainly intense pain can make a person pass out. Also, I have basilar migraines and one of my aura symptoms is lowered level of consciousness or unconsciousness....
Missi182..............I have only encountered 1 or 2 people over the years who also have basilar migraines. Can you tell me what your aura symptoms are? Do you always have pain with your migraines?...
I have basilar migraines so a lot of my symptoms are stroke-like - numbness, inability to think clearly and speak, lower level of consciousness etc... The numbness I experience is mainly around my...
Hi Gator.....................This website really confuses me! I am supposed to get email notifications when people post on this thread and I never do! I also check this site fairly often to see if...
Migraine is mostly a rule-out diagnosis. Have you had any neurological tests done? Some of the symptoms you describe can be migraine aura but it would be very rare for them to be constant. Please...
This may not make any sense to anyone out there but just need to put these thoughts down on "paper".................I have had these migraines for 30 years and they have been daily for almost the...
When a doc says "just a migraine" - it is time to see a new doc. Can you go see a migraine specialist? Have you noticed a pattern to try and identify what your triggers are? Do you have aura symptoms...
I so enjoy getting on this forum and reading other people's posts. I do find though it is hard for me to read a post that is not broken up every few sentences by spacing. Please I think more of us...
Sorry that you are so frustrated.............I had to chuckle about your comment about going insane - I think we all feel this way from time to time. Is the kolonopin helping at all with your...
feeling unbalanced and drunk can be part of a migraine - sometimes the aura symptoms can be pretty scary. Is there pain also? A history of migraine? Is that what the doc suspects? How long do the...
Am glad that you are feeling better on the flexeril...................and I absolutely understand about becoming sensitized to what is going on with your body. I think it is pretty natural when you...
I am anxiously awaiting news on how your neurology appointment went........L...
I think most of us who participate on message boards are struggling to find medication/procedures that will help control our symptoms. There are so many meds that are thrown at us and it seems to be...
Saw a new neuro today and since I am done swallowing anymore pills to try and get my migraines to stop he suggested botox injections. Would like some input please..............L...
Who are you going to see at the hospital? A new neuro or a pain specialist? I also hope that they are able to break the cycle of pain your brain is experiencing.............have you ever tried IV...
How long do they last? Do you have any history of migraines in your family? How old are you?...
want to give us more information about your symptoms?...
Migraine symptoms do change over time and certainly the symptoms you mention can be migraine-related but anytime you have new symptoms appear it is best to go and get them checked out. Migraine is a...
I think a pain clinic is a good idea...............but a new neuro is a good idea too. As a lot of us have discovered we are our own best health care providers and we use our docs to gather...
Sorry for not responding a few days ago when you first posted but I am traveling and don't have consistent Internet! Is your neuro at a headache clinic or does he specialize in migraines? If not...
One of my major triggers is bright lights - sun, artificial lights etc.... When I am home I can of course control the amount of light - never open the shades, lights low etc...(my husband though...
I don't always have visual auras but when I do it is usually a jagged, thunderbolt that shimmers..............If I close my eyes during it the aura seems to intensify. It is so much more comfortable...
What preventative meds have you tried? I think all the ones you listed are abortives. What do you think your triggers are? Does it help if you throw on some sunglasses when you feel a migraine coming...
Just a quick thought - rough night and brain not functioning all that great but wanted to mention that if you are experiencing weakness as a migraine symptom it may be that you are dealing with...