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Q: hemeplegic migraines i cant cope anymore

52yrs young and feel my life is over, after thirty years of hemeplegic migraines i cant cope no more. my symptons are distorted vision, slured speach, twisted face,numbness to face and limbs,confusion, headaches, memory loss. i have a 11yrs old son and live on my own, i get no warning of my attacks and am too scared to go anywhere on my own. and now my face is changing shape on one side . i take 75ml asprin every day my togune goes numb also i fear i will choke or even die with every attack,:PLEASE PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP ME, I CANT GO ON ANYMORE........

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4/ 3/09 6:27pm

annielil,

 

Hang on. There is hope. Even for hemiplegic Migraines, there are many treatment options. Of course, the best thing that can happen is to find an effective preventive regimen.

 

I know how easy it is to feel as if you've tried everything out there, but there are so many medications that can be used for Migraine and headache prevention that it's literally impossible. You can find a list of potential Migraine and headache preventives in Migraine preventive medications - too many options to give up!

 

Very few doctors have much experience treating hemiplegic Migraines. If 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.

 

I wish I could give you more specific information, but that's very hard to do without knowing what you've tried and what you haven't.

 

Hope this helps,

Teri

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