Unusual Migraine

[jackie179]

Since April last year 2007.  My husband has had an unusual head pain.  They are highly stereotyped attacks, without warning.  He develops a midline discomfort of the nose (a throbbing pain) and a tightness, and a pain above both eyes.  The pain becomes maximal after about five minutes or so and can last between two hours and a day. Occassionaly is eyes can seem a little blurry and sometimes drooping of the right eyelid.  He has seen a ENT Specialist, (had a CT Scan) which has come back clear, and seen a Eye Specialist too, (also come back clear).  He is now under a Neurologist and is being treated for an unusual type of migraine.  He has been taking for 8 weeks Topamax, which seem to be no help at all.

Can anyone shed any light on these symptoms.  Thank you so much.

[jackie179]

Thank you so much for your reply.  My husband has another appointment with his doctor on Monday 4 February.  I really hope that this can be sorted out.  He really is feeling down now.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Short bursts of severe head pains may be due to cluster headaches, paroxysmal hemicrania, hemicrania continua, or short lasting unilateral headaches with eye tearing. Migraines may also present severely in a variety of ways and will always be a part of any differential. You may discuss with your physician the advantages of nerve blocks or nerve stimulation for your husband's condition.