Migraine Headaches Support Group
Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.
I was diagnosed with Complex Migraines 2 years ago after my 1st flareup, with left side numbness from head to toe, pins and needles in feet, and tics. Since then, I've had several flareups and each time the symptoms are different including: balance problems, urination issues, blurred and double vision, buzzing sensations, some right side numbness in hand, speech problems, memory problems, tics, and on and on. But a couple of weeks ago, I started having eye pain and went blind in my left eye for a few minutes and that was it, I set an appt. with a Dr. even though I don't have insurance. After a blood test that was normal, they did a MRI. All they could tell me was that I didn't have a brain tumor, but I do have an abnormality that they don't know what it is. I asked if it could be MS related and the Dr. said "I don't think so". This was a family care Dr. in a clinic for patients with no insurance. She told me to go see a neurologist. If my health doesn't get better, I could lose my job. Very Frustrating
I have found through my search for the "cause to my migraine problem", the doctors just don't know. And, I do have insurance and I have seen many specialists. The Docs just keep trying different medications or increasing dosage, etc. That's the best they can do at this time!
However, I want a cure, not pills to mask the symptoms, but we don't always get what we want.
I have to keep hoping that one day I will find my cure and my migraines (and other neck related issues) will go away.
In the meantime, I take my preventative drug (Topamax 400mg), and other pills: Reglan, Maxalt.
Just remember you're not alone, a lot of us here at DS are frustrated. We understand...
I know it was 'only' a Family Care doc in a clinic that you recently saw, but who gave you the diagnosis of Complex Migraine two years ago?
I still think you need to get to a good neuro right away.
i do get the left side numbness, vision and memory problems too. i am also in that viscious cycle of migraine, miss work, do not get paid, cannot afford a good doctor,go to a clinic (where u see a different doc EVERYTIME,and has different advice EVERYTIME), get stressed, get another migraine... and the cycle continues. since my migraines have just started about 7-8 months ago and were only once a month, they are now getting more frequent, and i too am SO afraid of losing my job. it is VERY frustrating, as a matter of fact i just posted a topic about migraines with no insurance. I wish the very best to you, and like i said i know how hard it is in this economy, having a dibillitating health condition and no health insurance. God bless you... and please keep me posted!