Hi jcoleman,

To make sure I understand you correctly: you've been a Migraine sufferer for quite some time  but for the last three days you've had a Migraine on the left side of your head with swelling, which is different from other Migraine attacks you've had in the past. Do I have that correct?

Ok, facial swelling is not a typical symptom of Migraine. More concerning is the sudden change in your Migraine pattern with additional symptoms- please contact your doctor at once to discuss this, it may be a more serious issue. And may I ask how old you are?

 Take a look at this article, Temporal Arteritis and see what you think, but first call your doctor. 

Let me know how you doing, ok?

Nancy

jcoleman

5/12/11 12:10pm

Hello Nancy thank you for your feedback and to answer your question yes this did differ from my typical migraine pattern. I recently suffered a concussion i hit my head and lost consciousness could that have anything to do with the facial swelling i had a CT scan but it was normal I personally feel as if the doctor's are missing something. I am 44 yrs old feamle I hope to find a good neurologist to go see so i can know what's really going on.

Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

5/12/11 3:12pm

Hi again,

 

Did you get a concussion recently?  A CT won't show any "abnormalities" of a mild traumatic brain injury (mtbi) which is exactly what a concussion is. Here are some links for more information for you: Post-traumatic Headache and Concussion - The Basics

 

The Center for Disease Control also  has excellent information on concussion you can find here: Concussion and MTBI.

 

If you feel like you need more help, keep asking doctors for it. Someone will listen. If you can find  a doctor who specialized in mtbi in your area are a Migraine specialist that would be great. We have a list of patient recommended Migraine specialists you can get ahold of here Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.

 

Let me know how you make out.

Nancy