In april I had an episode, which felt like a pressure on the right side of my head between temple and ear, followed by MAJOR dizziness (spinning to the left). I got up to walk and stumbled to my left. Went to the ER and they said probable stroke, reflexes slow or absent on left side. CT scan negative, all bloodwork negative, no clotting disorders, carotid scan negative, ECG negative, transcranial doppler negative. Released on 1 aspirin a day. One week later had another episode. In total I have had 19 episodes since April, working out to at least one per week. I have continued left sided weakness, cannot heel or toe walk on left side. Heel toe walk with eyes closed I sway and stumble. When typing or writing I leave out letters (which I never used to do!!) Have problems when writing (word recognition), memory recall problems and some problems talking.
Had an EEG which was abnormal, showed slow waves in the right temporal area. Had my MRI and it showed no structural problems (according to my neuro).
He wrote me a letter saying since there is nothing structurally wrong there isn't much he can do, though he admits there is an obvious dysfunction. He said the slow wave would account for the left sided weakness. He suggested following up in the new year.
I have residual dizziness, my left foot catches when I walk up stairs. I also now have sciatic nerve pain but goign down the right side (not sure if that is related). Never any headaches with episodes.
Do you have any idea in which direction I should look?? He ruled out stroke, MS by MRI.
THANKS