Hemiplegic migraines..Dangerous or Not..

If you've had migraine symptoms such as one sided numbness, loss of your motor skills, and are dizzy headed, go to the ER.

There are two types of these migraines, and by now you're probably familiar with them. These migraines are quite rare. The first is called (FHM) which stands for familial hemiplegic headache or migraine.

This migraine can be traced back through your family history.

The second migraine is (SHM). This is called sporadic hemiplegic migraine, and both have the same migraine symptoms but have one difference.

Research has found that (FHM) can be traced back to mutations of certain genes on chromosomes one, and nineteen, and some of your family members have suffered with this type of migraine.

And sporadic hemiplegic doesn't have the "I'll just say, messed up genes", or family members that have had this type of migraine attack.

I think my family has messed up genes, but that's another story for another day.

The symptoms of sporadic hemiplegic, and familial hemiplegic migraine are the same. Soooo, we'll add them together.

#(1)You could have paralysis on one side of your body. Notice I said you could?

#(2)You could have fever, and you may be checked for meningitis. This is not found in the more common migraine types.

#(3)You could have on, and off aura (visual problems) for several days or longer

#(4)Also the range of consciousness could go from confusion to coma, so act quickly.

#(5)Nausea, vomiting, and photophobia can also be had.

Two things to remember if you have hemiplegic migraines.

Find a very good headache specialist to give you the right diagnose. The second thing to not only remember, but do, is have medical identification on you.

If one has an attack one may not be able to speak, and one may even lose consciousness. Quick treatment, and also the right treatment for your migraine is essential. One should find a very good headache clinic

as close as possible.

It may take a headache specialist to be able to let one know what happen. Through our experience one may be told that they never had a stroke, but they may also have no idea what happen to you.

We were told that even after a two day hospital stay.

There are several types of migraines that are so close to hemiplegic migraines in their symptoms, a headache specialist will have to separate them.

They are the basilar migraine, complicated migraine, migraine stroke, and now the hemiplegic migraine.

These types of migraines can be difficult to diagnose. For instance the symptoms can be an indication of blood vessel disease.

Since the signs of stroke, epilepsy, and other conditions exist, a full neurological check up, plus other symptoms must be ruled out, to get to the bottom of the problem. Treatment for hemiplegic migraines.

The first thing to remember is, if you've had these migraine symptoms, DON'T take your triptans that your doctor prescribed for you.

When you have your prescriptions filled, the pharmacy should tell you that.

Due to what's going on when you have an attack, one doesn't need the small amount of vasoconstriction effect that the triptans produce.

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is given."Use caution with these drugs because they are hard on the stomach, and you don't want a stomach ache, and a migraine". Or you can take aspirin or ibuprofen.

Familial and sporadic hemiplegic migraine are rare conditions. There are no controlled studies on these types of migraines, and treatments are based on the small amount of people that have been seen, and case reports about them.

Did you know that the first description of these migraine attacks date back to the seventeenth century?

We are going to give you the exact criteria for these headaches below. If you have hemiplegic migraines this descripition will fit you to a tee.

This is from the international headache society. This is the criteria for familial hemiplegic migraines.

Now for Sporadic hemiplegic migraine

Our next page is about simple ways to help migraine pain. Our last page is info on migraines and stroke.

We wish you all the best if you suffer with Hemiplegic Migraines

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