Wednesday, December 02, 2009
When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing.
Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, su...
I'm a 50 year old woman that has suffered from migraines since I was about 9 years old. Incidentally, I also went through puberty at that age, and started my menses cycle at 9 yrs old.
My migraine are ALWAYS on the left side of my face....covering the eyes, temple area and I get a slight aura...my scalp will tingle before the migraine really kicks in. (like a shudder when one is cold)
I take Imitrex when I first feel one coming on, and I am also on blood pressure meds and Lamictal and Lexapro (for bipolar II/depression)
The ptosis affects my left eyelid.
It droops a bit now all of the time, but when I'm in a full-fledge attack, that left eye will droop to the point of my vision being affected. I have had to be taken to the hospital before for the pain and vomiting, but also because I practically lose my vision, and my loved ones fear I am having a stroke!