Several years ago I had numbness on my entire left side. They did a CT scan and discovered that I had had a stroke in the past. The neurologist diagnosed complex migraines. Now the numbness is usually on the right side and normally my face. Sometimes there is no pain just numbness. Normally, the headache is on the right side, numbness on the right side and pain/pressure around my right eye. Sometimes the headache is severe. As I am typing this, the numbness is spreading to the left side of my face. Any ideas???
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7/ 4/10 1:56pm
Beeper,
Cbarber was quite correct in advising you to call 911. Nobody can diagnose via the Internet.
Have you seen a doctor? How are you doing?
Teri
7/ 5/10 6:13pm
Beeper,
Complex Migraine isn't a "standard" diagnosis, but some doctors still use the term. Unfortunately, because it's not a standard diagnosis, if you were hear it from six doctors, it might be used differently by each of them.
One of the most important things is to get an accurate diagnosis, so please don't settle for this "complex Migraine" label. To simplify matters and make 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, there is no diagnosis of "complex Migraine." You can read more about the importance of a correct diagnosis in The Type of Migraine Does Matter.
Any doctor treating you for Migraine should be able to tell you what type of Migraine you have or be willing to refer you to a 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 hope this helps. I'm here if there's anything I can do for you.
Teri
6/26/10 4:17pm
As an Ex-EMT call 911. It is possible it could be another stroke.
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I have seen a doctor. He diagnosed it as complex migraine. I have been living with this for several years, but sometimes I wonder if it isn't something else. Is complex migraine a generic term used when no one knows what it really is???