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Fine for months, now ? relapse....

hc1
Hi everyone

I had posted the end of last year about being in limbo and regarding symptoms I was having.  Pretty much from the end of November until this week I have not had any symptoms.  I have been feeling great and working out almost 5 days a week, working, and enjoying my hobbies.

All of a sudden out of the blue 2 days ago I stared getting face tingling (always my first symptom).  It came on so fast and strong I was surprised.  I immediately took some advil which usually helps if this turns into a migraine.  Well several hours and advil later, I still had tingling and a dull tension type headache and pressure in the top/back of head.

Yesterday I still had the dull ache and a "hangover" feeling- tired, no energy.  

Today I have been fine until I was doing my exercise and my left cheek began to tingle.  It did not progress and subsided.  Now about 7 hours later, the tingle is back and stronger.  I am feeling dizzy and my eyes are not cooperating well with the computer monitor.  

I have a follow up with my neuro next month to discuss a diagnosis. I was just wondering if this sounded familiar to anyone.  Most of my symptoms are always the same and almost always confined to my head/face.  Oh and usually if I feel "weird" aka, dizzy and migrainy it's right before my period.

Thanks for any 2 cents.
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987762 tn?1671273328
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To me it actually sounds like it could be more migraine related, and you do say "my symptoms are always the same and almost always confined to my head/face"  and if you are aware that your face tingling is your first sign preceding a migraine, and this event has followed the pattern you are use to for your migraines, then to me it seems it would probably be a migraine.  

It possibly wouldn't hurt to give your neuro a call, it may get your appointment changed to a closer date, worth a try i'd think.

Cheers...............JJ

PS Hope that made sense :o)
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hc1
Thanks for your response.  I keep track of my symptoms and will be anxious to see what he says.  Unfortunately getting in early is impossible, but a good suggestion.  

I just get worried when these particular symptoms last for days and wonder if it really is "just" migraines or my TMJ or both, or neither.  lol

I will keep you updated when I find out more.  
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hc1
Thanks for the response.  I have been seeing a neurologist for years for possible complicated migraines.  I have had several MRI's over the years with only 1 lesion observed and unchanged.  I have had all the evoked potential tests, blood tests, all negative.  I have not had a LP yet.  At my last appointment he had suggested it may be MS and I follow up next month.  

The other symptoms I have had in the past are fatigue, ears popping, tongue numb,  legs weak and shaky and left arm weakness.  I have not had these symptoms since last October, (except for the head presssure and ear popping).    I have PCOS and really bad TMJ as well as info.
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Have you had any other symptoms either now or before which could distinguish this from migraines? Why are you seeing a neurologist  ? Has neurologist run any tests with positive results? Sorry you 're feeling bad.
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