Hemiplegic Migraine - Lasting Symptoms

[*Lizzie*]

In January i was admitted to hospital with a suspected stroke. I had woken up with left-sided weakness, affecting the left of my face, left arm and leg, and a headache. The symptoms lasted approximately 6 day and I was discharged after an MRI came back normal, but was not given any diagnosis.

At the beginning of May, i was re-admitted to hospital with the same symptoms. I had an MRI with contrast, an CT scan and a TOE test, all which came back normal. I was discharged after 3 weeks with a diagnosis of Migraine (type not specified).

I personally believe i am suffering from Hemiplegic Migraines, however i am concerned that the symptoms are still ongoing, reaching into the 4th week. I am still getting bad headaches and my left leg is still weak, although my arm and face are now normal.

Is it possible this is in fact a Hemiplegic Migraine, or is it not possible as the symptoms have lingered for so long?  Stroke has been ruled out, but i can find no other explanations for my symptoms.

[Quixotic1]

Hi, I hope this is helpful.  Usually before I respond to a question on a topic that I don't know enough about, I do a lot of reading and then answer.  I can't do this today.  But I found an article on Hemiplegic Migraine that does mention the possibility of the paralysis or weakness extending for longer periods of time.  This article (site ) also references other articles and may have some good info for you.  or it may not.  Here is the link:  I Hope it helps, if not I'll do more research later.

http://www.relieve-migraine-headache.com/headache-hemiplegic-migraine.html

Good luck, Quix

[savannab]

have u found out if you have hemiplegic migraines yet? i have just been diagnosed with this.. i have the same symptoms and my left side is now extremely weak. i have 3 in the past 4 days;/ i am about 18 years old:( but i was just checkin to see if you were any better yet?

-savanna

[MarcusDiablo]

I am 23 - about 18 months ago i was admitted to hospital with stroke like symptoms - i had all the usual tests CT/MRI/etc all came back clear. After about a month of hospital i was discharged with no diagnosis. I was numb (pins and needles/numbness) all down my left face/arm/leg - 9months later i still had these symptoms until i found a nurologist who confirmed it was Hemiplegic Migrane causing me my problems - up until about 2 months ago i was still displaying these symptoms. It comes back every few weeks but last for about 2-3 hours.