Hemiplegic migraine. i have had one serious attack that left me with symptoms for about 2 months. will i have another attack?

Lets review your que: Hemiplegic migraine is one of the symptoms of migraines but it is far less common than the more typical symptoms: Scotoma, visual changes, photophobia, nausea, vomiting. So it is likely you may have another attack. Did you seek medical advice assistance and have a neurologic work-up? Any family history of migraines? Aneurysm? Do you smoke?

Migraine: Having this type of migraine on e is an indication that you are at high risk,for more. You need to work with your headache specialist to record any possible triggers for those headaches, and begin a course of preventative medications and develop a plan for stopping the headache quickly, if it starts.

It is a possibility: Hemiplegic migraine by definition is a recurrent encephalopathy. Diagnosing and treatment of this type of migraine can be difficult. Ask your headache specialist about flunarizine or Topamax (topiramate) management. Take care.

Try prevention: Obviously, an attack such as this, can be disabling, and would be good to consider therapeutic prophylaxis. Here, would suggest a daily prescription medication, and choices of Topamax (topiramate) or Depakote could be considered. An experienced neurologist could manage this program.