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vestibular migraine vs. transient globla migraine

by shelley714, Dec 02, 2007 10:56AM
I was hoping someone would respond to my most recent and starange stymptoms which the doctors have yet to finalize their diagnosis. I saw double and some memory loss all while driving. luckily a cop pulled me over. I ended up in the ER where they did every neurological test but have yet to make a determination. i am a migraine sufferer who never had any symptoms like this. Ten hours after beomg om the hospital I developed a migraine(regular pain for me nothing out of the ordinary except it lasted for 2 1/2 days which is unusual as I usually take Immitrex and that dissapates the pain)The dotors would not let me take Immitrex anymore for now.
any help is appreciated
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by Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD, Dec 02, 2007 01:57PM
To: shelley714
Hi.

The reason why your doctors are not allowing you to take Imitrex could be, that Imitrex is contra-indicated in Basilar Migraine. Some physicians do use it and some studies have shown that Imitrex is safe in basilar migraine.

The symptoms you have described point more towards basilar (vestibular) migraine. You may get a temporary double vision and disturbance in consciousness.

Till you get the diagnosis and treatment plan from your doctors, you can do some things on your own. Have a regular sleep pattern, stay physically fit, avoid too many chocolates and have faith in your ability to overcome this problem.

Regards

DrAbhijeetMD
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