Incomplete circle of willis

[Tammy1989]

My husband had all neurological symptoms gait walk,slurred speech,fullness in the head.They would come on with any major exertion or with a sharp stabbing pain like a ice pick being jabbed into his head.We just found out that he has incomplete circle of willis after 2 months of in and out of hospitals and many doctors visits and numerous tests does anybody else have these symptoms with this.

[Tammy1989]

We also just found out he has a slight narrowing of his right carotid artery of 30 to 50 percent.He is still having episodes and his blood pressure is not staying stable.Are neurologist just upped his dose of verapamil a Haifa of dose what do you think

[Tammy1989]

The neurologist put him on a low sodium low cholesterol diet because he said with both sides missing he could have a stroke and it could be fatal.He also put him on verapamil for the headaches it is helping he has very small episodes now.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your husband’s medical problems. Incomplete circle of Willis is associated with migraine with aura. The aura may include neurological, visual and auditory symptoms. In your husband’s case, the trigger is physical exhaustion. Avoiding this can reduce the attacks considerably.  Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.