Subject: Re: BAD HEADACHE,LOSS VISION,HEARING AND TINGLING SPINE?
Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum
Topic Area: Neurology - General
Posted by CCF Neurology-AY on August 29, 1998 at 10:02:50:
In Reply to: BAD HEADACHE,LOSS VISION,HEARING AND TINGLING SPINE? posted by Lisa O'Connell on August 28, 1998 at 19:54:45:

I have recently experienced sudden loss of vision and hearing both on left side of body. I been not feeling very well now for two days. I don't know if I am experiencing some sort of migraine. I also am extremely dizzy and nausous. I can't barely stand to get out in any light. Does this sound like a migraine. I don't want to waste my neurologist's time. He is so hard to get into for an appointment. I have been a frequent flyer at my neurologist's office. I appreciate any suggestions you might have on my problem.
Sincerely, Lisa O'Connell

Dear Lisa,

Several of the symptoms that you described:
1. Lights bothering you (photophobia);
2. Nausea;
3. Feeling ill for a prolonged period of time - more than 6-8 hours;

are fairly typical of a migrainous headache. Other symptoms mentioned
in you message: alterations of vision, hearing, and vertigo, can also
occur during migraines.

Migraine headaches are more common in women, are usually described as
"throbbing or pounding" headaches, often in only one side of the head.
They can be associated with menstrual periods, or be triggered by
certain foods (e.g. chocolates, wines, cheese, etc.). The usual
duration is between 24-48 hours, and patients usually seek a dark,
quiet room during the migrainous attack.

A visit to your neurologist would be quite helpful, because there
several therapeutic modalities available for the treatment of
migraines. Furthermore, he/she will also had an opportunity to
exclude other pathologies that can cause similar symptoms.
Please do not hesitate to contact us or the Headache Center at the
Cleveland Clinic - can be contacted at 1-800-CCF-CARE - if you have
any further questions.

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