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Stroke-like symptoms after gallbladder removal

My mother-in-law had her gallbladder removed about 1 month ago. She is experiencing severe migraines, along with severe nausea, and the left side of her face has become numb, and droopy. The first thing we thought was a mild stroke, she was admitted into the hospital, after MRI'S, Cat-scans, countless bloodwork, and ultrasounds, stroke was ruled out. Now, her dx is vascular migraines. I am curious after reading alot of posts about similar problems after gallbladder surgery, if anyone has has similar problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated. She has now been reffered to a neurologist.
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i am 47 years old, had gallbladder out 3 weeks ago, went fine, day was released to return to work had a stroke on right side ofbrain that night. always have been healthy, see nerologist today. this is awful.cant gobackto work as insurance agent, cant talk, walk, or think like i could before.
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Hi I am a 43 yr. old female, I had my gall bladder out 20 yrs ago. Last saturday I had a "mild stroke"  I lost speech and weakness or heaviness on my left side. all tests are negative. the dr. in the hospital said i must of had a "spasim" no signs of bleeding and like i said all test negative. I am confused and will let you know what the nurologist and my PCP says. My PCP is like 45 minutes away. I livein a small mountain town. I want to drive there, but am unsure..
I will let you know as i find out more too. thanks CK
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Bell's Palsey was also ruled out! We are so confused with what is going on. Thank you for your suggestion!
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If she is still having drooping of the left side of her face, you might consider Bell's Palsey.  My grandma had this and with frequent daily massages to the affected side of her face,she was able to regain her smile on that side.
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