Adult Migraines

[AnneK]

My husband is 34 years old and developed migraines in the last year which have increased in frequency.  He is now getting them every couple of weeks.  he normally gets loss of vision before his headache.  This time he has had memory loss with it which seems unusual.
Nobody else in his family has had migraines.
I think he needs to see a doctor and get a scan but he is resisting me.  What do you think?

[jcverive]

Your husband needs to have his head examined (literally). ANY noticeable increase in headache frequency (or symptoms) needs to be investigated. Although your husband is young, he's not too young for blood clots, bleeding disorders, vascular deformities, cysts, tumors, elevated intracranial pressure, or a host of other causes - benign or otherwise.  The additional symptom of memory loss, even if it is transient, suggests that part of the brain may be getting deprived of oxygen during the migraine attacks.  Get this checked out immediately, or sooner if possible!  Best of luck to both of you.

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

How frequent are these episodes of headaches and loss of vision? How long do these episodes last?

Although migraines can possible cause your husband's symptoms, based on the clinical presentation, it is also possible for your husband to be experiencing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), especially with symptoms of migraine-like headaches, memory loss and loss of vision.

TIAs should not be taken lightly as there is a possibility of it being a precursor of a stroke in the future.

You should definitely have your husband evaluated by a physician to properly assess your symptoms and determine if a serious underlying condition is present.

Good luck.

[BIGMAMA24]

i was reading what u wrote and this happened to my husband in 2006 .he had a headeache for a week i begged him to see the dr.[men hate dr.]my husband has never missed worked .but it got severe he had to he came  home one day sick we went to the e.r they did test for hours they told us it was his heart he had aortic stenois [heart  condition] they amitted him to the hospital we was  there 3 months he  had opened heart sugery valve replacement it shook everybody up he has never been sick cold or nothing before and now he has high blood pressure takes 10 differnet pills a day had to quit work that hurt him the most we almost lost evething but were fine now your husband should be checked out

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

How is your husband?

Migraines are only given as a diagnosis after a complete assessment has been done. How old is your husband? Is there a strong  history of heart disease and stroke in your husband's family? Does he smoke?

It is best to bring him to a neurologist for a complete work up. Confusion or memory loss rarely accompanies a migraine. One has to rule out a transient ischemic attack and other conditions before migraines are given as a diagnosis.