Hi Painlessly lost,

It sounds like you have been through quite the time lately, I'm sorry to hear that. So you don't have any pain with your attack? The first thing you need to do is get an accurate diagnosis. This simplifies matters and makes it easier for people to get information and treatment. Doctors usually go by the gold standard for diagnosis, the International Headache Society's International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition (ICHD-II). Under ICHD-II, Hemiplegic Migraine is a rare form of Migraine disease which you can read more about it in this article Hemiplegic Migraine - The Basics and The Type of Migraine Does Matter.

Since your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists. 

Having said how important Migraine speciaists are, I can see your resources are limited in regards to your doctor expenses. I wish I had an answer for this problem, but I don't. I've been there myself and know how very difficult that makes everything. I can only tell you how I managed, which was to budget very strictly to get the money together for doctors.

I hope this information helps,

Nancy