My son had a concussion 3 months ago and has had daily migraines, light sensitivity, and now pain in arms and legs. He started topamax and the headaches have improved a bit. Can the pain in the arms and legs be explained by migraines or is something else going on? He never had any headaches prior to concussion. Has had auras and color distortions as well. All of these symptoms have occurred prior to starting topamax. Overall symptoms have worsened over the course of he past 3 months.
- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Q: Can post concussion migraine cause pain in arms and legs?
Answers (1)
4/ 9/09 12:51pm
mquenn,
At times, yes, Migraines can cause pain and numbness in the extremities. This does, however, need to be discussed with his doctor to be sure it's part of his Migraines.
What plan does his doctor have to stop the worsening of his Migraines? If his doctor isn't able to help, 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 know you and your son are going through a rough time. If you'd like some additional support, come join our discussion forum. You'll need to register again once there because it's a separate membership database, but you can use the same member name, email address, and password that you used here. You can find our forum at http://forums.healthcentral.com/discussion/migraine/forums.
Good luck,
Teri
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
By mquenn— Last Modified: 11/22/10, First Published: 04/02/09
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
