i have been suffering from migraine for 14 years classic sympthoms blurred vision pain numbness and then comes the nausea just recently i have had a change in my migraines a pain in the back of my head and then a sudden jerk or spasam of my body to which i have no control over. i saw a neurologist today for the first time they prescribed me with tpamax along with my other medication inderal, amytripline, imigran but he wants me to go for a mri and eeg thinks i may have developed epilepsy????????? there is a family history of epilepsy he also mentioned mini stroke am so confused HELP!!!!!!!!
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Q: am i epileptic
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10/ 1/08 12:42pm
Hi daisy,
We are unable to diagnose you because only a doctor give you an accurate diagnosis. Having said that, if you aren't comfortable with the doctor you currently see, feel free to get a second opinion. What we can do is provide information to share with your doctor (if you'd like) and support for you. How does that sound?
Seeing a Migraine specialist is an important step toward reducing our Migraines. Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? has wonderful information about the importance of seeing this type of doctor. After you read this article, if you find yourself looking for a Migraine doctor click HERE for our patient recommended directory.
Migraine with aura (MWA) has similar symptoms like blurry vision, nausea and fully reversible numbness or tingling. Our article Migraine with Aura - The Basics has more information for you. Migralepsy, although rare, is a seizure triggered by a Migraine aura according to the International Headache Society's International Classification of Headache disorders, 2nd Edition. We have an Ask the Clinician question on this topic you can see HERE.
Good luck
Nancy
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