Just a reminder to those with migraines, ANYTHING can trigger them. I went to the Dr for a get to know you appt. Had some bloodeork done. When I was walking out I was struck with "thunderclap" type migraine that presented like a stroke - vertigo, chest pain, neck discomfort, left arm won't work right, extreme head pain all of the sunnden, slurring and forgetting my words. I took the Ubrelvy I had and a team of drs and nurse practitioners did an EKG, twice, and tried to keep me comfortable.
They called my husband to pick me up. Actively wanted me to go to the ER, referred me for a full heart workup, and gave me hugs (I doubt that they were supposed to do that).
We didn't go to the ER. Been there, done that, just to be told it was my migraine. I just have stroke symptoms and complex migraines. We called my neuro. They couldn't get me in for an outpatient infusion, but instead I took the kitchen sink and passed out for 7 hrs.
Wm picked up another round of steroids to get me through the weekend. It's now 12 hours after the initial event. I still can't use my left side well, my chest still hurts on the left side. My head (we don't talk about that). I can type by swipe with my left finger.
I'm better than I was 12 hrs ago. Still a long way to go. New referral to a heart Dr. Follow up Monday with the drs office and neuro. Call cardiologist.
Advocate, advocate, advocate. Use your drs. I'm taking the new referral and running with it.
I still hate what chronic diseases have done my body, but now I have a new team to help me tweeze out answers.
