I have hemiplegic migraines and have had them since teen years what are the chances it goes away?
I am also in a great deal of pain on most days, some days I feel great but worry about the bad to come. I would like to know of any other natural cures.
(I am taking a magnesium suppliment) recommended by my nuerologist. I am hoping that since many of the articles I have read state hemiplegic migraines disappear in adulthood, it might happen for me; however I have three and a combination of painful migraines throughout the month. Having this problem and no support groups has been really hard. I am 33 what are the chances this will go away? It sort of doesn't make sense with this being a genitic disease that it just stops although I would really love looking forward to that. :)
Hi aronson,
I'm sorry you are in a great deal of pain most days, that is exhausting and very frustrating. I'm not aware of natural cures, since there is no cure, natural or other for Migraine disease, I'm sorry to say.
The best thing you coud do would be to see a Migraine/headache specialist. This is a doctor, an expert really, who devotes his entire practice to Migraine disease and headache disorders. A neurologist may be a fine doctor, but because they treat so many conditions, it is difficult for them to be experts in any one area.
Here is our list of patient recommended specialists.
Good luck
Nancy
- Thank you for your input
- Ranked Helpful (2)
- Report Abuse
Hi, i have suffered from hemiplegic migraines for years so i really sympathise with you. I have been told by my neurologist that they tend to go in a pattern. They will be worse in the teens and 20's then 30's they should start to settle down, then they go up again during menopause and then finally go after. He also suggested if they are hormonal then maybe to consider removal of the ovaries. I'm 24 and have 2 kids and its something i'm considering now.
Hope that helps in some way
good luck and take care
kerry
- Thank you for your input
- Ranked Helpful (2)
- Report Abuse
Kerry,
Thanks for posting about your experience with hemiplegic Migaines.
It's important to note that what your neurologist told you about the pattern may or may not hold true. Everyone's patterns are difrferent. If hormonal fluctuations are one of your triggers, then they may be more likely to lessen or stop after menopause. Some women have Migraines their entire lives.
Also, every Migraine specialist I know says NOT to remove the ovaries in hopes of reducing Migraines. Removal of the ovaries might help, but it might also backfire and make things worse. Please, please, please consult an actual Migraine specialist before taking such drastic action. If you need help finding a specailist, see our listing of patient recommended specialists.
Good luck,
Teri
- Thank you for your input
- Ranked Helpful (2)
- Report Abuse
Migraine Management Guide
Find the 6 essentials of Migraine management!
