Question 1

i was diagnosed with a complex migraine in which ive had for almost nine weeks now. i get pain all over my body. no pain medication works, ive tried imitrex, ibuprofen etc. the doctor gave me vitamins do you think theyll work?

Accepted Answer

: Some physicians advocate taking magnesium supplements for migraine prevention. It is estimated that almost half of migraine patients suffer from a deficiency in magnesium. Considering that you've attempted multiple different medications without resolution, your doctor may be trying some alternative treatment methods in hopes that they will help.

Question 2

have you ever treated complex migraine syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: You need to see a neurologist.

There are several types of migraine headaches. A "complex migraine" is one in which there are neurological symptoms such as weakness, loss of vision, or difficulty speaking in addition to the headache. In fact, a complex migraine may be mistaken for a stroke.

Question 3

is intense pain from a complex migraine or brain problems?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: There are several types of migraine headaches. A "complex migraine" is one in which there are neurological symptoms such as weakness, loss of vision, or difficulty speaking in addition to the headache. In fact, a complex migraine may be mistaken for a stroke.

Question 4

will a hospital admit me if i have a complex migraine that could be a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: What will likely happen is that you will be seen in the emergency department and get some testing to determine if it is a stroke. If there is any chance of stroke you need to go to emergency now by ambulance. Do not delay.If it is a stoke you will be admitted.

Question 5

1 side numbness / tingling waxing and waning all day for 5 weeks. neuro diagnosed with complex migraine. can it last for this long??

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Migraine usually resolves in 72 hours. I recommend you be seen again for further evaluation.

Question 6

recent diag. of ms by pa at neurologists office.  mri: 10-12 non-specific lesions occurring over 10 years; no obands, no lesions on spinal cord or optic nerve. 2nd opinion from wfu ms clinic did not concur with ms; complex migraine. how to proceed?

Accepted Answer

: Let's assume you have had a full and thorough evaluation and that migraine has been confirmed and MS excluded.  Now, find a neurologist who focuses on treating headaches, and have your next decisions routed through that facility.  Might return to WFU, or any local clinic which could provide this intervention.

Question 7

5 weeks left side cheek, arm, leg sole of foot numbness weakness tingling. on off all day. scan no stroke. doc said complex migraine. possible?

Accepted Answer

5 weeks left numbnes: 5 weeks is a long time for a migraine . F/u/ w/ neurology consider MRI of brain r/o MS, aneurysm, chiari malformation ,  Test for lyme , Zika, chikungunya virus, c psine pathology with c spine MRI ( though cheeck is usually from the brain  ,  f/u /w/ neurology

Question 8

i suffer from migraines and pass out. i am on topamax, (topiramate) and migraine medication.... any recomendations?

Accepted Answer

Misdiagnosis?: Migraine equivalents that affect the basilar artery system can cause imbalance and incoordination. In addition they can can cause confusion, dysarthria - inability to speak coherently, paresthesias of the face, dizziness, nausea, and double vision.  The fact that you pass out warrants further evaluation - is it truly loss of consciousness or simply falling due to incoordination?

Question 9

does mycratine work as a migraine medication?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Mycratine is a homeopathic product, and it is marketed as a migraine product.  I  can not find any sudies about its efficacy.

Question 10

what should i do if i take too much migraine medication?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: If you are having too frequent migraines. You may benefit from taking preventive medications such as beta blockers, topamax, (topiramate) etc.

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I was diagnosed with a complex migraine in which ive had for almost nine weeks now. i get pain all over my body. no pain medication works, ive tried imitrex, ibuprofen etc. the doctor gave me vitamins do you think theyll work?

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Have you ever treated complex migraine syndrome?

A member asked:

Is intense pain from a complex migraine or brain problems?

A member asked:

Will a hospital admit me if i have a complex migraine that could be a stroke?

A member asked:

1 side numbness / tingling waxing and waning all day for 5 weeks. neuro diagnosed with complex migraine. can it last for this long??

A member asked:

Recent diag. of ms by pa at neurologists office. mri: 10-12 non-specific lesions occurring over 10 years; no obands, no lesions on spinal cord or optic nerve. 2nd opinion from wfu ms clinic did not concur with ms; complex migraine. how to proceed?

A member asked:

5 weeks left side cheek, arm, leg sole of foot numbness weakness tingling. on off all day. scan no stroke. doc said complex migraine. possible?

A member asked:

I suffer from migraines and pass out. i am on topamax, (topiramate) and migraine medication.... any recomendations?

A member asked:

Does mycratine work as a migraine medication?

A member asked:

What should i do if i take too much migraine medication?

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