Q: i had a headache for about 6 months on the right side of my head. One morning the headache suddenly intensified for a few seconds then went away. I had slurred speech for about 3 days after. TIA?
shanesdad,
Hello and welcome.
You need to see your doctor. What you describe could be any number of things, some harmless, some not. As much as I'd love to be able to answer your question, the only person who can safely do that is a doctor who can review your and your family's medical history, discuss your symptoms with you, and conduct a complete examination.
This could have been a TIA, stroke, a symptom of an aneurysm, or any number of other things. Unexplained headache should always be investigated. Sometimes, delaying treatment means slower or incomplete recovery. For example, a stroke needs to be treated as soon as possible because some treatments aren't effective if not administered in the first few hours.
Plesae, be safe and see your doctor?
Teri
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